It acts as a state-level review body for proposals as defined by the National Historical Records and Publications Commission's grant program guidelines. The Board encourages and supports communications and coordination among the historical records community, information agencies, and the public . The State Historical Records Advisory Board is composed of eight members and the State Coordinator who are appointed by the governor of Florida.
Members work to further the use and preservation of Florida's historical records.
Board meetings take place three times a year throughout the state, to encourage public participation and foster communication and cooperation among the records community. It supports projects to advance technology related to records, to promote cooperative efforts among institutions and organizations, and to improve the knowledge, performance, and professional skills of those who work with historical records. The Commission is composed of members appointed from the federal government and various national historical and archival associations. This partnership allows the Board to define the unique needs of Florida's historical records, which can then be addressed through Board support and regrant funds awarded from the Commission. The Board plans to continue its support of such programs and is committed to meeting the challenges faced by the state's historical records.