The Bureau of Records Management
is responsible for carrying
out the Division's mandate to
ensure that government
records are maintained in
accordance with the
New Jersey's
public records laws.
The
Bureau of Records Management is responsible for the Division's
mandate to ensure that government records are maintained
in accordance with the New Jersey's public
records laws. These functions include:
Development and revision of New
Jersey Administrative Code that sets standards for the
management of public records
in New Jersey;
Development and revision of State
and Local Records Manual that explain the policies and
procedures for the management of
public records in New Jersey;
Development of Records Retention
Schedules for State and local agencies including authorities,
school districts, and colleges
& universities;
Assist State and local agencies in developing Disaster Prevention
and Recovery Plans, as well as, assist in
recovery efforts after a public records
disaster;
Assist State
and local agencies in conducting records inventories and
appraisals;
Approve routine Records Disposal
Requests;
Review and recommend for approval Image
Processing Systems for public records;
Research and develop policy regarding the management of
electronic records; and
Work in conjunction with the State Records
Committee on issues pertaining to the management of
public records.