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South Africa
NATIONAL LEGISLATION OVERVIEWS
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National Archives and Record Service of South Africa Act, No. 43 of 1996
[...was entitled "National Archives of South Africa Act"]

Long title

To provide for a National Archives and Record Service; the proper management and care of the records of governmental bodies; and the preservation and use of a national archival heritage; and to provide for matters connected.

Table of contents

SECTION TITLE
1. Definitions
2. Establishment of National Archives and Records Service of South Africa [was entitled “Establishment of National Archives of South Africa”]
3. Objects and functions of National
4. National Archivist and staff
5. Powers and duties of National
6. Establishment, constitution and functions of National Archives Advisory Council [was entitled “Establishment, constitution and functions of National Archives Commission”]
7. Secretary and staff of Council [was entitled “Secretary and staff of Commission”]
8. [Repealed - was entitled “Funds of Commission”]
9. [Repealed - was entitled “Accountability”]
10. Annual reports
11. Custody and preservation of records
12. Access and use
13. Management of public records
14. Acquisition and management of non-public records
15. Limitation of liability
16. Offences and penalties
17. Transitional provisions
18. Regulations
19. Repeal of laws
20. Short title and commencement

Legislation Text Access Point

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As amended by Act 2001_036_000 N/A REQ.INFO LINK
As amended by Act 2007_030_000 N/A REQ.INFO LINK
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