beslutningsregistre

Beslutningsregistre, or decision registers, are formal record systems used by organizations to document decisions taken by governing bodies, boards, councils, committees, or executive management. A decision register typically stores metadata and the decision text, enabling a concise, auditable record of what was decided, by whom, and with what justification.

A typical entry includes a unique decision identifier, date, subject or matter, the decision-making body, the legal or policy basis, the outcome or enacted resolution, any voting results or stated consensus, key considerations or rationale, implementation actions, responsible units or actors, relevant documents, publication status, and links to archives. Many registries also record the decision’s stage in its lifecycle, such as draft, approved, implemented, or closed.

Purpose and use of beslutsregistre include promoting transparency and accountability, supporting governance and compliance with freedom of information or public access laws, and providing an auditable trail for future policy review and implementation. They complement meeting minutes by capturing the final decisions and their administrative details, rather than deliberations.

Scope and context vary: public administrations, municipalities, and government agencies commonly maintain decision registers, but private companies and nonprofit organizations may also use them to improve governance and stakeholder communication. Interoperability with other records systems (policy registers, project registers, document management systems) is often sought, with standard metadata and consistent retention schedules.

Privacy and data protection considerations are important, as registers may contain sensitive information. Organizations balance transparency with data minimization and access controls, ensuring accurate, timely updates and proper archiving.

See also: minutes, resolutions, records management, policy register, transparency.