2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 39 — Public finance
RS 39:15.4 — Louisiana information technology advisory board

§15.4. Louisiana Information Technology Advisory Board

A. There is hereby created the Louisiana Information Technology Advisory Board, hereafter referred to in this Part as the "IT Advisory Board". The roles, duties and activities of the board shall be the following:

(1) Advise the CIO on approaches to coordinating information technology solutions among Louisiana state government entities.

(2) Provide a forum for the discussion of emerging technologies that enhance electronic accessibility to various publicly funded sources of information and services.

(3) Advise the CIO in matters regarding the use of information technology.

(4) Provide advice and support as requested by the CIO.

(5) Advise the CIO on approaches to encourage and support the use of Louisiana domiciled vendors when procuring information technology systems, related equipment, related services, and software.

B. The IT Advisory Board shall be composed of the following members:

(1) The chief executive officer from each department within the scope of authority of the office of information technology.

(2) One representative from postsecondary education appointed by the governor from a list of recommendations submitted by the Louisiana Postsecondary Education Information Technology Council.

(3) The president of the Senate, or his designee.

(4) The speaker of the House of Representatives, or his designee.

(5) The chief justice or his designee.

(6) One representative from the office of the governor, appointed by the governor.

(7) Five members appointed by the governor.

(8) Each statewide elected official, other than the governor, or his designee.

C. The chairman of the IT Advisory Board shall be elected by the board.

Acts 2001, No. 772, §1, eff. July 1, 2001.