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29 DE Code § 402. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 4. Buildings and Grounds|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 402. Duty to survey, lay out and beautify lands; power to enter into contracts, employ assistants and obtain cooperation from other agencies.

§ 402. Duty to survey, lay out and beautify lands; power to enter into contracts, employ assistants and obtain cooperation from other agencies. (a) The Office shall cause the lands acquired under this chapter to be surveyed, laid out and beautified to the end that the same may be used for sites for state buildings to meet the needs of the State for adequate quarters for state departments, boards and commissions functioning at the State Capital and for state grounds and may cause any building or buildings being on the lands at the time they are acquired to be sold and removed or taken down, in the discretion of the Office. In the event of the sale of any such building or buildings, the proceeds thereof shall be deposited in a special fund of the State to fund capital projects of the State to the credit of the State. (b) The Office may:  (1) Make and enter into contracts for services, labor and materials needful or proper for the purposes of this section or any of them; (2) Employ such assistants as it shall require in the performance of its duties; and (3) Call upon any department of the state government for assistance in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.45 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  6;  46 Del. Laws, c. 191, §  6;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3106;  57 Del. Laws, c. 740, §§  1B, 1E;  63 Del. Laws, c. 142, §  41;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  16(5);
29 DE Code § 403. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 4. Buildings and Grounds|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 403. Approval of Office prerequisite before erecting state buildings.

§ 403. Approval of Office prerequisite before erecting state buildings. No department or agency of this State shall erect, reconstruct or alter any building on any state lands in the City of Dover without first having obtained the approval of the Office as to the style of architecture and general internal and external appearance as well as to the location of such building. 44 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  6;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3107;  57 Del. Laws, c. 740, §  1B;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  16(5);
29 DE Code § 404. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 4. Buildings and Grounds|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 404. Title to lands; gift or sale of lands by City of Dover.

§ 404. Title to lands; gift or sale of lands by City of Dover. (a) The title to the lands and premises acquired by purchase, gift or condemnation under this chapter shall be taken in the name of the State. (b) In the case of lands and premises or easements owned by or held for the use of the City of Dover, the Council of such City may consent to the gift or sale thereof to the State, and a deed executed and acknowledged by the Mayor of the City and attested by the Clerk or Secretary of Council conveying to the State the lands and premises or the easements therein shall be deemed and held to vest in the State an absolute title in fee simple thereto. 45 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  3;  46 Del. Laws, c. 191, §  3;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3108;
29 DE Code § 405. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 4. Buildings and Grounds|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 405. Condemnation proceedings.

§ 405. Condemnation proceedings. Whenever the Office cannot agree with the owner of any of the lands and premises or easements which the Office is authorized to acquire for the State and which is desired by the Office for the purposes of this chapter, for the purchase thereof the Office may condemn such property as provided in Chapter 61 of Title 10. 45 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  4;  46 Del. Laws, c. 191, §  4;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3109;  57 Del. Laws, c. 740, §  1B;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  16(5);
29 DE Code § 406. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 4. Buildings and Grounds|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 406. Dedication to public of certain lands for street uses.

§ 406. Dedication to public of certain lands for street uses. Should it be thought desirable by the Office to widen and/or straighten or alter any street abutting upon any of the lands acquired under this chapter, it may cause to be laid off so much and such portion of the land so acquired as it deems necessary or proper to effect such widening, straightening or altering and shall cause a description thereof to be recorded in the office of the Recorder for Kent County and thereupon the land so described shall be deemed and held to be a dedication to the public for street uses and to be under and subject to the jurisdiction of the municipal authorities having supervision over the streets of the City of Dover without any further or other act, acceptance or consent. 45 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  5;  46 Del. Laws, c. 191, §  5;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3110;  57 Del. Laws, c. 740, §  1B;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  16(5);
29 DE Code § 407. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 4. Buildings and Grounds|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 407. Emergency access to certain state lands.

§ 407. Emergency access to certain state lands. Where an area of real property owned by this State is bounded by a wall, fence or other structure which has gates or other lockable entrances, the Office shall notify those ambulance, fire and police services which are nearest to the enclosed area of the location of such gates and entrances. The Office shall provide the ambulance service, fire company or police department nearest each such enclosed area a key to each entrance. For purposes of this section, the words “real property” shall include all improved land only and shall not include buildings. 63 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  6;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  16(5);
29 DE Code § 408. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 4. Buildings and Grounds|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 408. Display of POW/MIA flag.

§ 408. Display of POW/MIA flag. A state agency, including a public school, shall cause a POW/MIA flag to be displayed out-of-doors on its installation, grounds, or campus at each location on each day the flag of the United States is so displayed. 78 Del. Laws, c. 408, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 30, § 1;
29 DE Code § 421. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 4. Buildings and Grounds|Subchapter II. Custodian of State House|§ 421. Duties.

§ 421. Duties. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall have general charge of the State House and administration buildings and shall see that they are properly cared for. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall assign all rooms in the State House and administration buildings for such uses and purposes as the Director may designate. 36 Del. Laws, c. 3, §  2;  Code 1935, §  17;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  4502;  57 Del. Laws, c. 740, §  2B;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  16(5);
29 DE Code § 422. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 4. Buildings and Grounds|Subchapter II. Custodian of State House|§ 422. Appointments; duties; police powers.

§ 422. Appointments; duties; police powers. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall appoint persons who shall:  (1) Care for the property belonging to this State; (2) Keep clean and in good order all the rooms, offices, apartments, library and furniture, halls, stairways and cellars in the buildings; (3) Attend to the heating of the same; (4) Look after the pavements and grounds attached thereto; and (5) Perform the duties and do any and all things directed to be done by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.36 Del. Laws, c. 3, §  3;  Code 1935, §  18;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  4503;  57 Del. Laws, c. 740, §  2C;  63 Del. Laws, c. 419, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  16(5);  75 Del. Laws, c. 322, §  7[6];
29 DE Code § 501. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 501. Statement of legislative intent; short title.

§ 501. Statement of legislative intent; short title. (a) The General Assembly finds that public records are essential to the administration of state and local government. Public records contain information which allows government programs to function, provide officials with a basis for making decisions and ensure continuity with past operations. Public records document the legal responsibility of government, protect the rights of citizens and provide citizens with a means of monitoring government programs and measuring the performance of public officials. State and local government records also reflect the historical development of the government and of the citizens which it serves. Such records need to be systematically managed to ensure preservation of historically valuable materials, to provide ready access to vital information and to promote the efficient and economical operation of government. (b) The General Assembly intends by this subchapter to establish a single body of law applicable to all public officers and employees on the subject of public records management and preservation and to ensure that the procedures used to manage and preserve public records will be uniform throughout the State. (c) The Delaware Public Archives is established as a division within the Department of State and is charged with administering, implementing and enforcing all provisions of the Delaware Public Records Law as defined in this subchapter. (d) The Delaware Public Archives shall be the official repository for the archival records of this State and all political subdivisions thereof. (e) This subchapter may be cited as the “Delaware Public Records Law.” 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  11;
29 DE Code § 502. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 502. Definitions.

§ 502. Definitions. As used in this subchapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:  (1) “Agency” means any office, department, board, commission or other separate unit of government of this State, including all branches of government: Executive, legislative and judicial. (2) “Archival record” means those records that contain significant information about the past or present or provide significant evidence of the organization, policies, procedures, decisions and essential transactions of public business and are therefore worthy of long-term preservation and systematic management for historical and other research. (3) “Custodian of public records” means the person designated, pursuant to § 520 of this title, or who is otherwise responsible for the creation or maintenance of public records. (4) “Electronic record” means a public record that is stored, generated, received or communicated by electronic means for use by, or storage in, an information system or for transmission from one information system to another. (5) “Governing body” means the county council, levy court, city or town council, board or commission or other body authorized by law to govern the affairs of local government. (6) “Local government” means any county, city, town, municipality or other government, created by an act of the General Assembly, that is not a state agency, department, board or commission. (7) “Political subdivision” includes counties, cities, towns, districts, authorities and other public corporations and entities whether mandated by the Constitution or formed by an act of the General Assembly. (8) “Public record” means any document, book, photographic image, electronic data recording, paper, sound recording or other material regardless of physical form or characteristics, including electronic records created or maintained in electronic information systems, made, used, produced, composed, drafted or otherwise compiled or collected or received in connection with the transaction of public business or in any way related to public purposes by any officer or employee of this State or any political subdivision thereof. (9) “Records officer” means any person or persons designated according to the provisions of this chapter, whose responsibilities include the development and oversight of agency or local government records management programs. (10) “Records retention and disposition schedule” means a list or other instrument describing records and their minimum retention periods which is issued by the Delaware Public Archives. (11) “Vital records” means those records which contain information required for government to continue functioning during a disaster, protect the rights of Delaware citizens and document the obligations of Delaware government, and reestablish operations after a calamity has ended.66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  12;
29 DE Code § 503. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 503. Duties of Delaware Public Archives concerning public records.

§ 503. Duties of Delaware Public Archives concerning public records. (a) The Delaware Public Archives shall be responsible for establishing and enforcing the policies and guidelines for the management and preservation of all public records of this State and the political subdivisions thereof. (b) The Delaware Public Archives shall have the power, duty and authority to:  (1) Establish and administer an archives and records management program for the application of efficient and economical methods to the creation, utilization, maintenance, retention, preservation and disposal of public records. (2) Analyze, develop, establish and coordinate standards, procedures and techniques of recordmaking and recordkeeping. (3) Preserve and administer in the Delaware Public Archives such records as may be transferred into its custody, carefully protecting such materials, and filing, classifying and cataloguing them for use. Provided, that any materials placed in the keeping of the Delaware Public Archives under special terms or conditions restricting their use shall be made accessible only in accordance with such terms or conditions. (4) Initiate appropriate action to recover records removed unlawfully or without authorization. (5) Establish a centralized micrographics and document imaging program for the benefit of all agencies, at the full cost of such goods and services, in accordance with § 6531 of this title. (6) Institute and maintain a training and information program in records and information management to bring approved and current practices, methods, procedures and devices for the efficient and economical management of records to the attention of all agencies and political subdivisions. (7) Establish and maintain a program in cooperation with state agencies and the political subdivisions of this State for the selection and preservation of vital records, or those records which are considered essential to the continuing operation of government and to the protection of the rights and privileges of citizens. (8) Promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (9) Adopt a seal of office for the purpose of certifying copies of public records.66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  13-19;
29 DE Code § 504. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 504. Duties of public officials and employees concerning public records.

§ 504. Duties of public officials and employees concerning public records. (a) It shall be the responsibility of every public official and employee to:  (1) Adequately document the transaction of public business and the services and programs for which such persons are responsible; (2) Retain and adequately protect all public records in their custody; and (3) Cooperate with the Delaware Public Archives and records officers in the establishment and maintenance of an active and continuous program for the economical and efficient management of public records. (b) No officer, member or employee of any agency of this State or any political subdivision thereof shall destroy, sell or otherwise dispose of any public record or printed public document in such person's care or custody or under such person's control without first having advised the Delaware Public Archives of their nature and obtained its consent. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  20, 21;
29 DE Code § 505. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 505. Storage and protection of public records.

§ 505. Storage and protection of public records. (a) All public records of this State and the political subdivisions thereof shall be kept in facilities maintained by the agencies and offices responsible for the creation and maintenance of such records, unless the consent of the Delaware Public Archives is obtained for their transfer or storage elsewhere. (b) The chief administrative officer responsible for maintaining an office or offices wherein public records are created or kept shall establish such safeguards against damage, removal or loss of records as the chief administrative officer shall deem necessary and as may be required by rules and regulations issued under authority of this chapter. Such safeguards shall include but are not limited to notifying all officials and employees of the requirements and penalties of this chapter. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  22;
29 DE Code § 506. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 506. Delivery of records to successors.

§ 506. Delivery of records to successors. The custodian of any public records shall, at the expiration of the custodian's term of office, appointment or employment, deliver custody and control of all public records kept or received by the custodian in the transaction of official business to the custodian's successor, supervisor or records officer, or, if there be none, to the Delaware Public Archives. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  23;
29 DE Code § 507. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 507. Preservation of plans of state buildings and public works.

§ 507. Preservation of plans of state buildings and public works. (a) Complete copies of as-built drawings and specifications for all buildings and other public works that are built on state property, including alterations thereto, shall be deposited with the Delaware Public Archives for preservation and safekeeping. (b) The Office of Management and Budget shall not approve final payment for any construction project until permanent archival-quality copies of the architectural and engineering drawings have been deposited with the Delaware Public Archives. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  24, 25;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  16(5);
29 DE Code § 508. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 508. Deposit of deeds to state-owned property with the Delaware Public Archives.

§ 508. Deposit of deeds to state-owned property with the Delaware Public Archives. All state agencies shall deposit with the Delaware Public Archives for preservation and safekeeping the original deeds to all state-owned property. The Delaware Public Archives shall give a receipt for each deed received into its custody. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  26, 27;
29 DE Code § 509. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 509. Duty of public officials to consult Delaware Public Archives before duplicating or repairing records.

§ 509. Duty of public officials to consult Delaware Public Archives before duplicating or repairing records. All public officials of this State and the political subdivisions thereof shall consult with the Department of State regarding proper methods and materials before undertaking the repair or restoration of any public record. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  28, 29;
29 DE Code § 510. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 510. Transfer of records upon termination of state agencies; political subdivisions.

§ 510. Transfer of records upon termination of state agencies; political subdivisions. (a) All public records which are in or shall come into the possession of any state agency shall, upon termination of such agency, be transferred to the custody of the Delaware Public Archives, provided that such transfer is consistent with the provision of any such termination. (b) All public records which are in or shall come into the possession of any political subdivision of this State shall, upon termination or revocation of the charter of such political subdivision, be transferred to the custody of the Delaware Public Archives. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  30, 31;
29 DE Code § 511. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 511. Certified copies of records delivered to Delaware Public Archives for preservation.

§ 511. Certified copies of records delivered to Delaware Public Archives for preservation. (a) The Delaware Public Archives may issue certified copies of any public records in its custody, as provided by § 10003 of this title, subject to the restrictions listed in § 10002 of this title, which certified copies shall be admissible in evidence in any court of justice or administrative hearing in the same manner and entitled to the same weight and have the same effect as certified copies made by the official from whose office such records were received. (b) The State Archivist and Records Administrator, or in his or her absence the Deputy State Archivist, may certify copies of any public records in the custody of the Delaware Public Archives under seal of the Delaware Public Archives. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  32, 33;
29 DE Code § 512. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 512. Transfer of records to the Delaware Public Archives.

§ 512. Transfer of records to the Delaware Public Archives. (a) Selection and transfer of public records in the custody of any public official of this State or the political subdivisions thereof shall be based upon terms and conditions established in approved records retention and disposition schedules, and according to the rules and regulations established pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (b) The Delaware Public Archives shall provide written notice a minimum of 10 working days prior to such transfers, unless there is immediate, actual or threatened damage, loss or destruction of public records, in which case, such transfer may be without notice. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  34-36;
29 DE Code § 513. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter I. Public Records|§ 513. Acquisition and custody of federal records.

§ 513. Acquisition and custody of federal records. The Delaware Public Archives may acquire and take into its protective custody such public records in the custody of the government of the United States as may relate to the State. 66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  37-39;