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(1) The Public Records and Archives Administration Department established under the Public Records and Archives Administration Department (Establishment) Instrument, 1996 (L.I. 1628) shall be responsible for the proper and effective management of records in public institutions of government to which this Act applies.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1) of this section the Department shall-

(a) ensure that public offices, institutions and individuals who create and maintain public records follow good record keeping practices;

(b) establish and implement procedures for the timely disposal of public records of no continuing value;

(c) advise on best practices and establish national standards in records keeping in the public services;

(d) establish and implement procedures for the transfer of public records of permanent value for preservation in the National Archives or other archival repository as may be designated under this Act; and

          (e) perform any function conferred on the National Archives under any other existing enactment.