The Board reviews proposed records retention schedules and related policy issues for both Maine state government and local governments, including municipalities, counties, schools, and special districts; ensuring proper records management procedures and schedules are in place. Board reviews also impact the public's "right-to-know" regarding access to public records. Their input helps preserve those records with archival value. Serving in an advisory role to the Maine State Archivist, the Board makes certain records of continuing value are preserved for use by future generations. While the voluntary Archives Advisory Board represents a broad area of interests and backgrounds, additional advice is welcome, and may strengthen our final decisions.