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Tool ID: 284 Framework for Developing Records Management Guidance
Brief Description: Explains NARA’s framework for developing records management guidance.
Full Description: This document explains the National Archives and Records Administration's (NARA) framework for developing records management guidance. In general, this document discusses: 1) Agencies' records management policy and program responsibilities including why agencies need the flexibility to develop their own mission-specific implementation strategies, and 2) NARA's records management responsibilities including the types of recordkeeping requirements and guidance promulgated by NARA and why those requirements and guidance are designed to be broadly applicable across the Government. It provides examples of NARA guidance and how agencies can use NARA's guidance to build implementation strategies according to their own business needs.
Organization: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)	Contact: ERM@nara.gov
Issues Addressed: Developing records management guidance.
Get the tool at: http://www.archives.gov/records-mgmt/policy/rm-framework.html
Format: Web-based document	Occupation: Records Manager
Subtopic(s): Developing Policies and Guidelines	Related Tools:
	Tool Type: Guidance
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Publication date: October 17, 2008