Wisconsin Administrative Code Public Records Board
Wisconsin Administrative Code
The Wisconsin Administrative Code is a collection of rules created by state agencies in Wisconsin. These rules have the force of law and explain how state laws passed by the legislature are applied in practice.
Purpose: It provides detailed guidance on how state programs operate and how laws are enforced.
Structure: The code is organized by agency and topic, with each section referred to by a combination of letters (for the agency) and numbers (for the specific rule).
Rule-making: State agencies propose rules, hold hearings for public input, and then finalize them. Once approved, they become part of the Administrative Code.
Wisconsin Public Records Board
The Public Records Board in Wisconsin is a state-level body that oversees the management, retention, and disposal of public records.
Purpose: To ensure public records are preserved properly, securely, and according to state law, while also allowing records that no longer have value to be disposed of legally.
Responsibilities:
Approving schedules for how long different types of records must be kept.
Guiding state agencies and local governments on recordkeeping practices.
Ensuring compliance with state records laws, including public access to records.
Connection to the Administrative Code: The Board’s rules, policies, and schedules are included in the Wisconsin Administrative Code, which makes them official legal standards for record management.
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