2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 86-516 — Commission; duties.

Section 86-516
Commission; duties.
Section 86-516

The commission shall:

(1) Annually by July 1, adopt policies and procedures used to develop, review, and annually update a statewide technology plan;

(2) Create an information technology clearinghouse to identify and share best practices and new developments, as well as identify existing problems and deficiencies;

(3) Review and adopt policies to provide incentives for investments in information technology infrastructure services;

(4) Determine a broad strategy and objectives for developing and sustaining information technology development in Nebraska, including long-range funding strategies, research and development investment, support and maintenance requirements, and system usage and assessment guidelines;

(5) Adopt guidelines regarding project planning and management, information sharing, and administrative and technical review procedures involving state-owned or state-supported technology and infrastructure. Governmental entities, state agencies, and political subdivisions shall submit projects which directly utilize state-appropriated funds for information technology purposes to the process established by sections 86-512 to 86-524. Governmental entities and political subdivisions may submit other projects involving information technology to the commission for comment, review, and recommendations;

(6) Adopt minimum technical standards, guidelines, and architectures upon recommendation by the technical panel;

(7) Establish ad hoc technical advisory groups to study and make recommendations on specific topics, including workgroups to establish, coordinate, and prioritize needs for education, local communities, and state agencies;

(8) By November 15 of each even-numbered year, make recommendations on technology investments to the Governor and the Legislature, including a prioritized list of projects, reviewed by the technical panel, for which new or additional funding is requested;

(9) Approve grants from the Community Technology Fund and Government Technology Collaboration Fund;

(10) Adopt schedules and procedures for reporting needs, priorities, and recommended projects ; and

(11) Assist the Chief Information Officer in developing and maintaining Network Nebraska pursuant to section 86-5,100.

Source:

Laws 1998, LB 924, § 6

Laws 1999, LB 446, § 12

R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1506

Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 286

Laws 2005, LB 343, § 9

Laws 2006, LB 1208, § 28.

~ Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2006