Section 43159 Of Chapter 2. General Powers And Functions From California Water Code >> Division 14. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 2.

. The department and board shall, respectively, cause to be entered in books to be kept for that purpose a complete and connected record of all their acts and transactions. All contracts and other written instruments shall be executed in duplicate, one copy of each of which, together with any other documents, instruments, or other papers filed with them, shall be kept and preserved on file in their respective offices and open to inspection by the public during business hours.