Section 9-1012 - Local records(a) The Archives may allow a unit of local government or its designee to have custody of an original local record if the unit or designee: (1) demonstrates that the unit or designee will preserve the record adequately; and(2) deposits with the Archives or permits the Archives to make a security microform copy of the record.(b) The Archives may not destroy a local record unless the Archives:(1) offers the record to the appropriate local government or its designee; and(2) the government or designee declines to accept the record.