A One Day Orientation Workshop for Staff on the New Records Management Operational Manual On at the Church of Pentecost-Shama by the Human Resource Department of Shama District Assembly

The Shama District Assembly in collaboration with the Regional Coordinating Council, organized a one-day orientation workshop for the staff to among other things, sought to introduce, educate and inform the staff on Records Management Operational Manual.  It was also to familiarize them with the demand of their roles and responsibilities; knowledge, skills and attitude needed for efficient and effective records management.

The Regional Human Resource Manager took the participants through the general overview of Local Government Service by touching on the object, functions, vision and mission, among others.   He also took the participants through the structure and functions of the Records Management Unit

He indicated that records management is not the responsibility of only the RMU but for all staff in the service hence the need to train all staff.   

He explained that the main aim of the RMU is to ensure that the right information is made available to the right person, at the right time, at the least possible cost;

Other areas mentioned by the facilitator includes electronic records management, compliance monitoring, out-going and incoming correspondence, opening of new file, file movement

He proceeded by touching on the staffing requirement of the Records Management Unit.

This was followed by role play by some selected participants.   

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He ended his presentation by thanking staff for their co-operation throughout the training.