Simple terms explainer:

Councils must prepare and maintain a Records Management Plan (RMP) that sets out proper arrangements for managing public records. The plan must be submitted to the Keeper of the Records of Scotland for agreement and must identify the individual responsible for managing the council’s records and, if different, the person responsible for ensuring compliance. The RMP must include procedures for creating, storing, securing, archiving, and disposing of records, covering both paper and digital formats. It must also ensure the security of information and provide clear rules for archiving and destruction. Councils must manage their records in line with the agreed plan and review it regularly to keep it up to date.