All departments, officers, agencies and institutions of the State shall cooperate with the System in carrying out its duties. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all departments, officers, agencies and institutions of the State may, on the behalf of a developmentally disabled or handicapped person, request the System to provide protection and advocacy services. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any program or facility shall permit the System to inspect and copy any record or documents provided for in 43-33-370(2).