STAR 6.0: Standard for Administrative Records

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Government of Nova Scotia
STAR: Standard for Administrative Records
Version 6.0

STAR 6.0, Standard for Administrative Records Version 6.0, is the revised edition of STAR 5.0, a government wide standard for the records management of administrative records. This version of STAR has been streamlined, simplified and enhanced; making it easier to implement and manage records. STAR 6.0 contains fewer classifications, retention schedules and disposition plans. Scope notes in STAR 6.0 were expanded to assist users in the classification of records. The distribution of STAR 6.0 has also been enhanced in that it has been made easily available on-line with new search and print capabilities.

This new version of STAR is the product of an extensive consultative process during which every effort was made to address the needs of all government departments and agencies. We received input and assistance from STAR users, interdepartmental committees and experts in central agencies and CSUs to ensure STAR's accuracy and comprehensiveness. STAR was also subjected to detailed review by legal counsel and by the Senior Financial Executives Forum. On October 16, 2006, STAR Version 6.0 was endorsed by the statutory Government Records Committee for use in departments and agencies.

On behalf of Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management, I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the effort and participation of those involved in the development, endorsement and approval of STAR 6.0. Your contribution has significantly improved the records management system in Nova Scotia.

Thomas Parker, Director
Records Management
Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management
Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage