To establish a local archives as the repository for the permanently valuable records of the executive and legislative branches of a county or municipal government, the county or municipal government shall submit a request in writing to the State Archivist. The request shall consist of a proposal that meets the standards and requirements set by this chapter and shall be approved in writing by the State Archivist before implementation.

Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1007 and 10-632, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 12, 1987 (14:14 Md. R. 1574)