The series consists of files documenting the development of the local government records management program. Also included are planning reports on local and state government records, proposed position classifications and job descriptions, narrative and statistical reports, budget summaries, and information on the establishment of the State Archives.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
The series consists of administrative policies and procedures of the New York State Archives local government records program, and background material on the history of archival records programs in the state. Records include information on the Local Government Records Advisory Council of the early 1950s; proposals for the establishment of the state archives; a report on the office of the state historian, comments on the Wicks Commission Records Management Bill of 1948, and letters to local officials.
Creator
New York State Archives and Records Administration. Local Government Records Services
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
The series from the New York State Archives' Local Government Records Services unit consists of correspondence, opinions, and information on legal issues. Also included are bills, staff memoranda, and records concerning development of legislation and revisions to regulations under the Local Government Records Law. Topics include the status of records disposition authority in governmental entities, public access to records, and the status of audio tapes as records.
Creator
New York State Archives and Records Administration. Local Government Records Bureau
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
The series consists of administrative backup files created to document the rationale for items and retention periods assigned to them, and to document official approvals pursuant to law (former section 8 NYCRR 185.3). Records include draft clearance and disposition lists and schedules, copies of lists and schedules returned by Education Department counsel and other reviewing agencies, and an official set of all local government records disposition lists.
Creator
New York State Archives and Records Administration. Local Government Records Services
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Local Government Records Advisory Council (LGRAC) files
Series Number
19060
Summary
The series consists of files documenting the operations of the Local Government Records Advisory Council (LGRAC), including membership, meetings, committees (steering, finance, rules and regulations, judicial review), legislative efforts (Local Records Bill), and reporting. Files were created by LGRAC and by the State Archives and Records Administration (SARA), which acts as the council's secretariat. Records include notes; correspondence; memoranda; reports and studies; membership lists; and published material.
Creator
New York State Archives and Records Administration. Local Government Records Services
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.