2018 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 44 - Public Records and Recorders
RS 44:412 - Agency head to maintain active records management programs; use of records center by state and subdivisions
§412. Agency head to maintain active records management programs; use of records center by state and subdivisions
A. The head of each agency of the state and its subdivisions shall establish and maintain an active, continuing program for the economical and efficient management of the records of the agency. Such program shall provide for: effective controls over the creation, maintenance, and use of records in the conduct of current business; cooperation with the division in applying standards, procedures, and techniques designed to improve the management of records, promote the maintenance and security of records deemed appropriate for preservation, and facilitate the segregation and disposal of records of temporary value; and compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and the rules, and regulations of the division.
B. Whenever the head of an agency of the state or its subdivisions is notified of the substantial economics or increased operating efficiency that can be effected thereby, he shall provide for the storage, processing, and servicing of records that are appropriate therefor in the records center maintained and operated by the division or, when approved by the director in such location maintained and operated by the head of such agency.
Acts 1956, No. 337, §12; Acts 1985, No. 238, §1, eff. July 6, 1985.
