A wide variety of records are held in various formats. These include:
Computerised data - held on disc or tape
Computer print-out
Paper records. This includes all types of forms, reports, maps, drawings, etc.
Ledgers/Registers
CD-ROM (compact disk read-only memory) - Some data is held on CD-ROM, particularly where large volumes of paper cause storage problems.
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In addition to the above systems and applications, all staff use a range of PC Systems, Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, Powerpoint and Email as a matter of routine.
Classes of Records
The following classes of records are held by the Assembly:
Personnel Records
Records relating to staff training
Office Finance/Accounts Records
Records of correspondence with the Department of Finance and other Government Departments and Offices in connection with their statutory and other functions
Computerised reference data bases
Records of general enquiries from and correspondence with the public ยท Records relating to press, publicity and public relations
Records relating to the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly's Annual Report
Email communications, relating to official business and stored on personal computers
Records of discussions with Department of Finance and other Departments on policy matters
Circulars issued by the Department of the Environment and Local Government in relation to the activities of local authorities and regional bodies
Various EU Regulations
