Currently the government leases warehouses and other costly storage space to store vast amounts of records. See page 1, operations and maintenance, departmental submissions, PWS, 2000- 2001 interim appropriation.
The committee noted that a more current records storage system, including microfiche be considered, to ensure better use of existing space and perhaps a more manageable records system.
Further, the committee noted that this is not a new area as previous Legislative Assemblies have made this recommendation as well.
Committee members recommended that the government's record system might be better managed and operated with the adoption of a more current records management system.
However, the department replied that although it provides the lead for records management for all government departments, the departments are responsible for their own records management.
Further, the department summarized that the government is only in the infancy of its records management and will take some progress before a more current records management system can be considered.
That concludes the committee's comments, Mr. Chairman.