law: 14. Functions of the Board.-
  The Board shall perform the following functions, namely:-
  (a) advise the Central Government and Union territory Administrations on matters concerning the administration, management, conservation and use of public records;
  (b) lay down guidelines for training of Archivists;
  (c) give directions for acquisition of records from private custody;
  (d) deal with such other matters as may be prescribed.