The division of archives, records management, and history is hereby created and established as a division of the Department of State, to perform all duties, functions, and responsibilities and to exercise all authority or authorities heretofore assigned to the Louisiana State Archives and Records Service by providing for a statewide system of managing and preserving government records which will meet informational requirements and serve the rights and interests of government and its citizens, and specifically to:
La. R.S. § 44:401