Local government (FA450)

The purpose of FA450 is to identify records created and maintained by NSW councils and county councils which are required as State archives, and to provide approval for the destruction of certain other records after minimum retention periods have been met. It applies to all records of council business and administration.

GA No	FA450
Scope	This retention and disposal authority covers records documenting the function of local government
Public office	This authority applies to all councils and county councils under the Local Government Act 1993. This authority may also be used by NSW public offices whose responsibilities include the provision of local government services, such as the Lord Howe Island Board and the Cobar Water Board, in respect of records relating to the provision, management or operation of those services.
Approval	14 February 2025
Supersedes	General retention and disposal authority: local government records (GA39)

Implementing FA450

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Mapping tables from GA39 to FA450
Other disposal authorities that local government can use
Implementation version (FA450 combined with other relevant disposal authorities)
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) including BCS and resentencing

How to implement FA450 >