Decision details

Approval of Archives & Records Policies for Accreditation

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To approve the updated policies for North Yorkshire Council Archives & Records, for the purpose of guiding day to day management of the archive and for maintaining accreditation.

Reasons for the decision:

Up to date policies to direct the operation of Archives & Records team is essential for the maintenance of national accredited status awarded by Arts Council England.

Alternative options considered:

Alternative considered was not to respond to the invitation for renewal of accredited status, however this was discounted as the North Yorkshire Archive has enjoyed nationally accredited status for a number of years, which raises the profile of archive services by building confidence and credibility, through increased awareness and understanding. Accreditation also helps archive services focus their work and adapt and respond to user needs and interests.

Publication date: 28/02/2025

Date of decision: 27/02/2025