K.S.A. 72-1633

Whenever such photographs, microphotographs or reproductions on film shall be placed in conveniently accessible files and provisions made for preserving, examining and using the same, the custodial officer may, with the approval of the governing body cause the originals from which the photographs or microphotographs have been made or any part thereof to be deposited in a safe place if the same are of a permanent value or destroyed if not of permanent value.