The purposes of this corporation are to serve as a trade association of businesses engaged in the public records filing, research and retrieval industry; to improve public records industry practice; to elevate awareness of legislative and technological changes that affect the public records industry; to foster improved relationships with government agencies responsible for the maintenance and administration of public records; to promote fair and reasonable access to public records; and to engage in other lawful activities permitted under Chapter 617 of the Florida Statutes.
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The objectives of the National Public Records Research Association are to: enhance our membership's ability to provide public records services through the membership network and the exchange of ideas; elevate awareness of legislature and technological changes as they impact our industry; foster improved relationships with government agencies responsible for the administration of public records; and promote fair and reasonable access to public records.
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Each year NPRRA sponsors a national
convention somewhere in the United States to bring members
together for the purpose of networking, education and
the developing of business relationships. The two-day
convention includes timely topics that cover public records,
management issues, technology advances and legislation.
NPRRA produces a quarterly newsletter
for all members that provides information about changes
in public records status at the state level nationwide.
The newsletter includes updates on changes within the
association and informs members of important industry
news and upcoming events.
Become a
member today simply by clicking here for membership information and membership form.
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Preface: The NPRRA has adopted the following principles and guidelines for the behavior of its members and associates. Each member or associate is expected to follow these principles and guidelines in conducting its business activities. A violation of the following may be grounds for expulsion from NPRRA. By applying for membership and becoming a member or associate of NPRRA each such member and associate agrees to abide by NPRRA’s Code of Ethics, and further agrees that it expressly waives any cause of action for libel, slander, or defamation that might arise from the making or consideration of any allegation that such Member has violated NPRRA’s Code of Ethics
Declaration of Professional
Ethics
Each member and associate of the National Public Records Research Association agrees:
- To treat all client information as confidential, and to maintain the confidentiality of such information by taking reasonable care, and causing its employees, officers, managers and agents to do so;
- To comply in all material respects with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including, without limitation, antitrust and other laws relating to competition, laws prohibiting transactions with certain specified persons such as “specially designated nationals” or transactions undertaken for the purpose of tax avoidance, and laws to protect personal privacy;
- To avoid conduct that constitutes the unauthorized practice of law; and
- To conduct its business in good faith, and observe industry standards for commercially reasonable behavior, which shall include, without limitation, the following:
- Treating other NPRRA members respectfully and fairly, including paying undisputed bills and communicating about any disputes promptly;
- Fostering a spirit of cooperation and teamwork with government offices and officials who maintain public records; and
- Fostering a sense of professionalism in the public records research industry and avoiding conduct that brings the industry into disrepute.
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The Articles were approved on April 24, 2004 and the By-Laws were approved on April 04, 2008.
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NPRRA offers two membership
categories:
- Regular Members--any
person, firm or corporation whose primary business is
to provide service for the filing and retrieval of public
records, including but not limited to Uniform Commercial
Code and/or corporate documents by governmental agencies.
- Associate Members--any
person, firm or corporation whose primary business is
not substantially involved in the business of a Regular
Member, but who is indirectly related to public records
for business activities of any Regular Member. Associate
members have no voting privileges.
Membership Dues are based
on the number of FTE employees and Dues for Associate
Members are $350/year for a company membership. In addition, new members
must pay a one-time application fee of $100.
NPRRA DUES STRUCTURE
Regular Membership Dues
Companies with 1-10 employees $350
Companies with 11-25 employees $450
Companies with 26-50 employees $550
Companies with over 50 employees $700
Associate Membership Dues $350
New Member Application Fee $100
You can join NPRRA by simply
filling out the online membership
form or you may click here to print the membership form in Adobe PDF and either fax
or mail to the contact information listed below.
phone: 919.459.2078
fax: 919.459.2075
Email: Executive Director
National Public Records Research Association,
2501 Aerial Center Parkway
Suite 103
Morrisville, NC 27560
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Join
us for informative workshops, exciting guest speakers,
entertainment and networking at its finest!
Future NPRRA Annual Conferences:
2010
Savannah, Ga.
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