Management Board summary
14 January
Sensitivity analysis and implications for digital transfer
The Head of Information Management advised that the Digital Transfer Project’s aim is to develop an
operationally proven, scalable and repeatable transfer process in time for the first large scale borndigital records transfers.
The Digital Transfer Programme Manager noted progress, the next steps and the remaining
challenges to be faced.
The Interim Chief Technology Officer advised that currently much effort was being put in to progress
the Digital Records Infrastructure (DRI) project.
The Management Board requested an in depth item on digital issues at a future Board meeting.
Management Board noted the progress made and thanked the team for a very thorough piece
of work.
Strategic Risk Register
The Risk Register had been reviewed by the Executive Team, all changes requested in that review
can be viewed in the configuration control sheet.
The Head of Corporate Planning and Risk Improvement Manager took Management Board through
each of the changes that had been made to the Strategic Risk Register.
Management Board noted and approved the Strategic Risk Register.
November Financials
The Head of Finance explained that Management Board were being asked to note and approve the
November financial performance update.
Management Board were taken through the November Financials.
The Head of Finance stated that much work was being done both internally and with suppliers to
ensure targets are met.
A Non Executive Director requested cash issues are discussed at a future Audit Committee to
provide reassurance.
The Board noted and approved the November Financial report.
1939 Register Update
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The Head of Licensing advised that they wished to bring Management Board up to date on the
digitisation of the 1939 National Register.
A presentation was given on the timetable, pricing, web design and launch schedule. A
demonstration of redacted images was shown.
The Head of Licensing said that the agreement was that The National Archives would deal with
subject access requests and the partner would deal with FOI requests.
A Non Executive Director noted that the search by location feature was impressive.
The Management Board noted the progress made.
Open discussion
The Chief Executive and Keeper announced that the governance review was underway and we
would be seeking input from the Non Executive Directors during the review.
The Chief Executive and Keeper stated that good progress had been made with the drafting of the
Business Plan.
The acting Head of The Chief Executives Office to distribute the final draft of the new business plan
to the Board.
Any Other Business
There being no other business the meeting was drawn to a close.
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