Relationships Broader Term:  record Related Term:  operational value Synonym:  operational records Distinguish From:  administrative records (also substantive records), n. ~ Records that relate to the [..]

In archives, the records created or received and maintained by an organization in the conduct of the primary functions for which it is responsible, as distinct from the housekeeping records related to [..]

Those records created by each state or local government agency in performing the unique functions and activities that stem from the distinctive mission of the agency. The agency's mission is defined in authorizing statute and further delineated in formal regulations.