Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 14. Independent Agencies |
Subtitle 18. STATE ARCHIVES |
Chapter 14.18.02. Records Retention and Disposition Schedules |
Sec. 14.18.02.01. Purpose
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The purpose of these regulations is to:
A. Protect records considered essential to the continuing operation of government;
B. Guarantee the integrity and preservation of permanent records;
C. Ensure the legal admissibility of the permanent record;
D. Secure the rights and privileges of citizens;
E. Assure public access to the records of government;
F. Promote agency legal and fiscal accountability; and
G. Provide a means to document agency administrative history.