One of the biggest issues I’ve received questions about lately is, “Is it really necessary to have an information manual (PROATIA Manual)?” Have you done yours?

Recently, many of our readers have been asking about a big provision of the Promotion of Access to Information Act - that all public and private bodies must compile a PROATIA Manual. So yes, that probably means your company. This contains every single bit of information about your company. The aim of this manual is to make information about each company in South Africa more transparent.

As every single company in South Africa must have such a manual by 31 December 2011, I thought that I’d share this information with you.

Who must have a PROATIA Manual?

1. A sole practitioner;
2. A partnership;
3. Private companies and Close Corporations.

So, if you run a business you need a PROATIA Manual!

Who can compile a PROATIA Manual?

Anyone can compile a PROATIA Manual – you don’t have to outsource this to your accountant or auditor – but the information officer must sign off on it and remain responsible for maintenance, updates and dealing with requests.

Your information officer must sign off your manual

A great source of confusion is about the information officer and who can be the information officer:

• If you run a sole proprietorship, you (or anyone you appoint) will be the information officer.

What’s going to happen to you if you don’t have a PROATIA Manual by 31 December 2011?

Very simple: The information officer could find himself behind bars for the next two years.

Help is at hand!

We have it on good authority that you can be charged anything up to R5 000 to have this manual compiled. Order your copy today by following this link. This template only costs R850 – it’ll be the best money you’ve spent this year!

This is really a no-brainer deal

For only R850, I’m offering you the opportunity to avoid spending the next two years in jail. Are you one of those people who are always saying that your time is more valuable to you than money? Well, think how much two years would be worth.

Order your template now to compile your own PROATIA Manual in 3 easy steps:

1. Follow this link and fill in your company details.

2. Submit your payment.

3. Once we’ve verified your details, we’ll send you your PROATIA Manual within 48hours.

Carrie-Anne Diniz

CentsAccountability

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