§ 515 — Microfilming and other document imaging services; appropriations and expenditures

(a) Any program or function of any state agency or local government, which requires microfilm or other document imaging services, must include provisions for the anticipated cost of such services. Agencies may choose to contract with the Delaware Public Archives for microfilm and document imaging services in accordance with the provisions of § 6531 of this title.

(b) The Department of Finance shall not approve expenditure of funds used for the development, implementation or maintenance of microfilm or document imaging programs, including contracting with a commercial service provider or purchase of equipment or software, without prior written approval of the Delaware Public Archives. Any programs or projects in operation must adhere to standards established by the Delaware Public Archives to allow for approval of expenditures.

Legislative History

Code 1935, § 1090B; 42 Del. Laws, c. 96, § 4 ; 29 Del. C. 1953, § 3330; 57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §§ 1B, 1J ; 65 Del. Laws, c. 348, § 99 ; 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, § 1 ; 72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§ 42-44 ; 72 Del. Laws, c. 382, § 2