In order to protect the public records of the authority, the following guidelines shall be adhered to by any person inspecting such public records:

(1) No public records shall be removed from the authority's premises.

(2) Inspection of any public record shall be conducted in the presence of a designated authority employee.

(3) No public records may be marked or defaced in any manner during inspection.

(4) Public records which are maintained in a file or jacket, or chronological order, may not be dismantled except for purposes of copying and then only by the public records officer or designee.

(5) Access to file cabinets, shelves, and other storage areas with public records is restricted to authority employees, unless other arrangements are made with the executive director or designee.