Ala. Admin. Code r. 471-X-1-.02 - Purpose And Composition
(1)
Code of Ala. 1975, §
41-28-1.1 sets forth the purpose of the Office of Information Technology:
(a) The streamlining and consolidation of
governmental functions is a priority and is of great importance to the economic
well-being of the State of Alabama, to its citizens, and to ensuring
appropriate and responsible use of taxpayer funds.
(b) The Office of Information Technology was
created in furtherance of the goal to streamline information technology in the
state.
(c) Effective utilization of
information technology is paramount to reducing the cost of governmental
operations and to serving the citizens of the state.
(d) Excellence in support for all state
agency information technology needs is critical to serving the people of
Alabama.
(2) The Section
further states that the Legislature enacted Act 2017-282 "to transfer the
responsibility and authority for information technology service delivery from
the Department of Finance to the Office of Information Technology."
(3) The Secretary of Information Technology
is the chief administrative and executive officer of the Office of Information
Technology, pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, §
41-28-1.
Pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, §
41-28-3,
the Secretary of Information Technology is appointed by and serves at the
pleasure of the Governor, is a member of the Governor's Cabinet, serves as the
State Chief Information Officer ("CIO"), and is the principal advisor to the
Governor on information technology policy, including policy on the acquisition
and management of information technology and resources.
Notes
Author: Taylor Nichols
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 41-28-1 et seq.
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