1. Statement of authority
The archives service of Leitrim County County Council exists under the terms of section 65 of the Local Government Act, 1994, and section 80 of the Local Government Act, 2001.
2. Acquisition of local authority archives
The archives service seeks to acquire the archives of the local authorities of County Leitrim, past and present, including those of: County Leitrim Grand Jury; The boards of guardians of the poor law unions; The rural district councils; Leitrim County Council. The acquisition of the archives of Leitrim County Council will be on going, and will be in accordance with a records management system to be established within the council.
3. Acquisition of archives of private origin
The archives service seeks to acquire archives of private origin of relevance to the county, including the papers of individuals, families, businesses and organisations.