STATE RECORDS ACT 1997 - SECT 7
STATE RECORDS ACT 1997 - SECT 7
State Records has the following functions:
(a) to
receive official records into its custody in accordance with this Act;
(b) to
ensure the organisation, retention, conservation and repair of
official records in its custody;
(c) to
make determinations (with the approval of the Council) as to the disposal of
official records under this Act;
(d) to
publish, or assist in the publication of, indexes of, and other guides to, the
official records in the custody of State Records or official records whose
delivery into State Records' custody has been postponed or is subject to an
exemption granted by the Manager;
(e) to
provide for public and agency access to the official records in the custody of
State Records in accordance with this Act;
(f) to
assist in identifying official records in the custody of State Records the
disclosure of which might constitute a contravention of aboriginal tradition;
(g) to
provide advice and assistance to agencies with respect to their
record management practices;
(h) to
issue standards (following consultation with the Council) relating to
record management and assist in ensuring that agencies observe the best
record management practices;
(i)
to promote awareness of State Records and its functions;
(j) to
perform any other functions assigned to State Records by this or any other Act
or by the Minister.