2009 California Government Code - Section 14745-14746 :: Article 2. Administration Of State Records

14745.  The director shall establish and administer in the executive
branch of state government a records management program, which will
apply efficient and economical management methods to the creation,
utilization, maintenance, retention, preservation, and disposal of
state records.

14746.  The duties of the director shall include but not be limited
to:
   (a) Establishing standards, procedures, and techniques for
effective management of records.
   (b) Providing appropriate protection for records designated by
state agencies, with the concurrence of the director, as essential to
the functioning of state government in the event of a major
disaster.
   (c) Obtaining from agencies reports required for the
administration of the program.