I like both Patrick's and Bill's responses.  No CEO likes to know that 
their company is at risk....and  with the current state of your company, 
they are.  I would suggest that you search the archives for some of 
Peter's RAIN stories on companies that were in similar circumstances to 
your company and the trouble they got in because they did not manage their 
information properly.  Since the advent of SOX, the potential for senior 
management to take a "hit" is growing.

Patrick has suggested that you have something in your back pocket to solve 
this problem.  Great advise.  There is no sense bringing a problem forward 
to management if you do not have the answer.  You do need a formal records 
program in place.   You have to determine  what information and records 
your company has so you can manage it.  You have to sell this idea to 
senior management.  The direction of your records program is in your hands 
and YOU can do it.  Join the local ARMA chapter.  READ, READ and then READ 
again.  There are many good books out there.  Educate yourself.....there 
are many courses that will improve your knowledge base.  Use the list as a 
sounding base.....there are many knowledgeable people here and they will 
gladly help you,

Good luck with your project.


 John Annunziello
Manager, Records and Information 
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
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