Malaysia legislation
Section 9
Section 9
(1)
The Director may, from time to time, as and when necessary, appoint any person who possesses the ability or expertise to carry out historical research and documentation work to be a Resource Person.
(2)
The term of appointment of a Resource Person shall be for such period as the Director may determine at the time of his appointment.
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(3)
The functions of a Resource Person are as follows:
(a)
to assist in documentation work;
(b)
to identify, ascertain and otherwise confirm information or facts with respect to the history of Sabah;
(c)
to conduct research for the purpose of, and compile and produce, historical publications; and
(d)
to assist in any activities relating to records and archives carried out by the State Records and Archives.