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2026 NAGARA Annual Conference in Philadelphia
Annual Conference Waitlist Open

The 2026 NAGARA Annual Conference in Philadelphia has reached registration capacity. Members and colleagues may still join the waitlist for a chance to gather, learn, and connect during America’s 250th anniversary year.

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2026–2027 NAGARA Board of Directors Election Results
Board Election Results Announced

The 2026–2027 NAGARA Board of Directors election has concluded. Thank you to all candidates who stood for election and to the members who participated. View the full results and race-by-race vote breakdowns.

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Recent News & Updates

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Granicus

Posted on 5/21/2026
This presentation includes a live panel discussion on managing the growing complexity of public records requests. Learn how agencies are reducing follow ups, improving consistency, and maintaining compliance as demand increases...(READ MORE)

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What Do We Really Have? Conducting a Records Audit That Works

Posted on 5/7/2026
(WEBINAR) This webinar teaches practical, manageable approaches to planning and conducting a records audit, engaging departments, gathering useful data, and turning findings into actionable improvements for retention & policy decisions...(READ MORE)

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2026 Board of Directors Election Results

Posted on 4/23/2026
(NEWS) - NAGARA's Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the results of the 2026-2027 NAGARA Board of Directors election... (READ MORE)

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CivicPlus

Posted on 4/16/2026
Explore strategies for governing auditable data across the full records lifecycle, reducing compliance risk while managing retention, digital records, and transparency demands across platforms...(READ MORE)

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