From the British Columbian governments' ARCS (Administrative Records
Classification System)

 

Vital records are those containing information essential to the
functioning of government during and after a disaster, and essential for
preserving the rights of citizens (see glossary for more detailed
definition).

 

Glossary description:  

 

Vital records

The records of government that contain information essential to:

 

1. conduct emergency operations during and immediately following a
disaster;

2. resume/continue government services or operations;

3. re-establish the legal, financial and functional responsibilities of
government; and

4. re-establish the rights and obligations of individuals, corporate
bodies and other governments with respect to the     Government of
British Columbia.

 

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Mahia Frost  *  Records Analyst  *  Ministry Records Services  *
Information Planning and Services

 


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