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Stewardship
Ownership is exercised with regard for longevity, identity, responsibility and future use.
Origins 2007
Purpose
The group exists to provide continuity across organisations, brands, protected works, digital property and other long-term interests.
Its role is not limited to acquisition or administration. It is responsible for preserving institutional memory, maintaining clear records and enabling careful development over time.
Principles
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Ownership is exercised with regard for longevity, identity, responsibility and future use.
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Structures and records are designed to survive changes in activity, status, leadership and public presentation.
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Historical and current information is retained as an institutional archive rather than discarded when circumstances change.
Institutional record