Decision details
Heritage Services Collections Development Policy
PDF 31 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The report introduces a revised Collections Development Policy for the Council's museums and archives and seeks its adoption by the Council
Decision:
(1) To APPROVE the Collections Development Policy.
Reasons for the decision:
Adopting this Policy will keep the authority in line with best practice and maintain its reputation as a good custodian of important museum and archive collections. Loss of ‘Accredited’ status would render the museums and archives ineligible for grant-aid from numerous sources.
Alternative options considered:
None
Report author: Stephen Bird
Publication date: 05/12/2013
Date of decision: 04/12/2013
Decided at meeting: 04/12/2013 - Cabinet
Effective from: 13/12/2013
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