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Information Act 2002
136APreparation of records retention and disposal schedule
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136A Preparation of records retention and disposal schedule
(1) The records service must facilitate the preparation of records
retention and disposal schedules.
(2) A records retention and disposal schedule must be consistent with
relevant records standards and archives standards.
(3) A records retention and disposal schedule must specify classes of
records and determine the following:
(a) whether a class of record has temporary or permanent status;
(b) the retention period for a temporary class of record;
(c) authorised disposal actions for a class of record.
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