SADC Financial Regulations Effective 1 April 2013 Regulation  17  -­‐  Access  to  Records   1. All financial information and records shall be kept in a confidential manner to prevent SADC information and records from being utilised by unauthorised sources or unauthorised purposes. The duration for retention and disposal of financial information and records is provided for in the SADC Administration Rules and Procedures. 2. The Accounting Officer shall issue a schedule of designated officers with the responsibilities to provide custodianship over each category of records. Page 30 of 100