Retention and disposal authorities are issued for particular functions and to specific organisations to authorise the disposal of records generated in a particular context. When administrative change occurs, such as the merger of two organisations or the transfer of functions between organisations, the retention and disposal authorities currently covering those records may continue to be used by those organisations that continue to perform the functions covered by the authority.

Notify NSW State Archives and Records (govrec@records.nsw.gov.au) when you intend to use a retention and disposal authority issued to a predecessor organisation.