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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The purpose of the state records committee is to act as a resource for executive branch agencies and others by staying at the forefront of records management best practices. The committee shall:
(1) gather and disseminate information on all phases of records management;
(2) advise the secretary of state in developing records management standards, guidelines, and training materials;
(3) develop guidelines to help agencies identify, maintain, and secure their essential records;
(4) serve as a forum for continuing collaboration among records management, information technology, and legal professionals throughout state agencies;
(5) make recommendations to the secretary of state for rulemaking regarding public records management;
(6) regularly review existing public records laws and make recommendations to the secretary of state regarding pursuing statutory change; and
(7) report biennially to the governor and, as provided in 5-11-210, the legislature on the activities of the committee, improvements in records management in state government, aspects of records management requiring further improvement, and committee recommendations and plans for further improvement.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 2. Government Structure and Administration § 2-6-1108. State records committee--duties and responsibilities - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-2-government-structure-and-administration/mt-st-2-6-1108/
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