Categorization and preservation of public records

Categorization and preservation of public records.—

1. (1) The records shall be categorized and recorded in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder.
2. (2) The records officer shall—
   • (a) keep the public records under his control in an accessible form;
   • (b) carry out such periodic review, appraisal and weeding of the public records as may be prescribed;
   • (c) tender such advice as deemed necessary to the record creating agency regarding the categorization and preservation of public records.
3. (3) The records officer shall, in the event of any unauthorized removal, destruction, defacement or alteration of any public records under his charge, forthwith take action to recover or restore the records.