Part 3 – ASSOCIATION & HEADQUARTERS
SECTION: General Administration
POL 3-011
Legislative and public policy
Effective date: July 1, 2009
Approval date: May 3, 2009
Last revised: May 3, 2009
Cancelled date:
Reference: BD 03/1994
Cross reference:
POLICY
ARMA International encourages the development and passage of legislation, at all levels of government, that supports the efficient management of information in all its forms. In addition, ARMA International will review and assess public policy issues that affect or influence ARMA and its members, and will respond to such issues, if appropriate.
Guiding principles
1. ARMA’s legislative and public policy interests are directed to:
(a) Increasing the efficiency of information management systems. (b) Reducing the compliance burdens placed by government on the public. (c) Supporting the flow of information. (d) Protecting personal privacy, intellectual property rights, and proprietary information. (e) Promoting information education. (f) Preserving vital records and the information resources that document our heritage. (g) Promoting the further development and use of information technology and the information infrastructure.
2. ARMA’s primary geographic areas of focus regarding legislative and public policy issues are the United States, Canada and the Europe . However, ARMA will scan other areas of the world for legislative or public policy issues that are of major interest to the Association.
3. The Association and its members are encouraged to use this policy:
(a) to identify the broad legislative objectives that ARMA International supports, (b) as a guideline for examining specific proposals at all levels of government, (c) as an educational and outreach tool.
Questions about previous Policies & Procedures? Contact Connie Hardy, Corporate Secretary.