UCA 63A-12-101 defines the duties of the Division of Archives and Records Service:
- Administer the state's archives and records management programs, including storage of records, central microphotography programs, and quality control
- Apply fair, efficient, and economical management methods.
- Establish standards, procedures, and techniques for best management and care of records
- Provide staff and support services to the State Records Committee
- Conduct surveys of office operations and recommend improvements in current records management practices
- Establish schedules for storing and disposing of records
- Establish, maintain, and operate centralized microphotography lab facilities and quality control for the state
- Develop training programs to assist records officers and other interested officers of governmental entities in administering GRAMA
- Follow directions from the executive director of the department
- Administer and maintain the Utah Public Notice Website
- Provide access to public records deposited in the archives.
UCA 63A-12-102 charges the state archivist with custody of the enrolled copy of the Utah constitution and the acts and resolutions passed by the Legislature including: bills, resolutions, memorials, petitions, and claims.
UCA 63A-12-106 requires State Archives to furnish certified copies of a record in its exclusive custody that is classified "public."
UCA 63F-1-702 requires State Archives to administer and provide training to the Utah Public Notice Website.
UCA 63G-2-604 requires State Archives to maintain model retention schedules that govern retention and destruction.
UCA 63G-2-702 requires State Archives to assist with, upon request, a records management program in the judicial branch.
UCA 63G-2-703 requires State Archives to assist with, upon request, a records management program in the Legislature.
UCA 63A-12-110 further defines the responsibilities of the Division of Archives and Records Service:
Develop and provide an online training course for records officers of all governmental entities and political subdivisions to obtain annual certification regarding the provisions of GRAMA and other records management matters
Post online a list of records officers of each governmental entity and political subdivision with their contact information and the date of certification completion and expiration.
UCA 63A-12-111 requires State Archives to appoint a records ombudsman to assist and, upon request, mediate records access issues for those who request and fulfill records requests.
UCA 63A-3-403 requires modification of a public information website to serve as a point of access for Government Records Access and Management requests for governmental entities and to provide access to public records.