Rhode Island General Laws Title 38. Public Records § 38-3-5. Duties of program

(1) Establish and administer a public records management program, including the operation of a record center or centers, and appoint a director who will apply efficient and economical management methods relating to the creation, utilization, maintenance, retention, preservation, and disposal of records.

(2) Analyze, develop, establish, and coordinate standards, procedures, and techniques of record making and record keeping.

(3) Insure the maintenance and security of records which are deemed appropriate for preservation.

(4) Institute and maintain a training and information program in all phases of records management to bring to the attention of all agencies approved and current practices, methods, procedures, and devices for the efficient and economical management of records.

(5) Make available a centralized program of microfilming for the benefit of all agencies.

(6) Make continuous surveys of record keeping operations.

(7) Recommend improvements in current records management practices, including the use of space, equipment, supplies, and personnel in creating, maintaining, and servicing records.