OVERVIEW: An effective records management program is key to the success of any organization - but more so to those tasked with responding to requests for information. In many agencies, records officers and Freedom of Information (FOIA) officers work together to ensure that both missions are working in tandem to best serve requesters. In this session, attendees will learn how the backbone of a healthy and robust FOIA program is a strong and effective records management program.
Attendees of this session will walk away with a greater understanding of the intersection between Records Management and the FOIA. Creating an understanding of the downstream ramification of Records Management - positive and negative.
GARA CERTIFICATE CORE COMPETENCY AREA: "Legal and Compliance Issues"
GEORGIA RECORDS ASSOCIATION GRMP CREDITS: 3 Credits in AK1 (note: Sessions 1, 5, and 10 all must be taken to receive credits; no partial credit will be given)
TARGET AUDIENCE: Federal, State/Tribal, Local, Public Institutions of Higher Learning
FOCUS AREAS: Archives, Records Management
PRESENTERS: Michelle Bradley, Supervisor, National Records Management Training Program, Office of the Chief Records Officer, National Archives and Records Administration | Robyn Rodgers, Senior Archivist, Veterans’ Administration | Kimberlee Ried, Management and Program Analyst, OGIS, National Archives and Records Administration