Freedom of Information

Records Held by the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly

Type of Records Held

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.

• Website: www.bmwassembly.ie

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 · 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

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