EDRM is just an application and like other applications should be
supported by ICT but not run by them. It is far too important to leave
to technical people. The nuts and bolts RM issues should be dealt with
by a suitably qualified/experienced individual.
WCC are in the process of rolling out an EDRM (as are most people) this
is seen as a project and is being rolled out by a project manager with a
small team, none of whom are RM's. The project is now run under the
Information Management team who exist in the ICT section. I suppose we
are trying to cover as many bases as possible.
Chris Tinsley MSc
Wiltshire County Council
-----Original Message-----
From: The UK Records Management mailing list
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Wiper, Carl
Sent: 03 August 2006 11:04
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Where Records Management and Compliance Sit, together or
apart - You decide!
Here in Bolton I have overall responsibility for FOI and we have a
Project Manager for Records Management, who is a member of my team. I
think the two functions fit well together because I believe FOI/EIR/DPA
are essentially about good information management, and records
management is a major part of this. The s46 code makes this explicit.
However, another point to bear in mind is where EDRM fits in relation to
this. Logically EDRM is part of RM, but it often tends to be seen as an
IT function; in Bolton it is corporate ICT (a separate department) who
lead on EDRM. Of course we have a close working relationship with them.
There may not be an ideal organisational structure to encompass all of
this but I think it's essential to have an information management
strategy that shows the linkages between the different elements. We're
working towards that here.
_________________________________________________
Carl Wiper
Corporate Information Manager
Bolton Council, 3rd floor, Town Hall, Bolton BL1 1RU
tel: 01204 331031, mobile: 0778 903 1512, fax: 01204 380043
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-----Original Message-----
From: The UK Records Management mailing list
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Paul Dodgson
Sent: 01 August 2006 10:56
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Where Records Management and Compliance Sit, together or apart
- You decide!
Dear All,
There exists in my authority a proposal to separate compliance (FOI, DPA
etc) from Records Management. My personal view is that there is much
merit in combining the two given the tight relationship between them. I
regard the roles as complimentary; to have good records management
practices is to provide good compliance. I also think that Section 46
of FOI establishes a clear relationship.
I would be interested to learn from colleagues as to whether or not they
would support this joined up function and any additional views you may
have.
As this issue hits both lists I have sent to both, apols for any
duplicate posts for those on both lists.
Regards
Paul
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