2012 Revised Code of Washington
Title 43 - STATE GOVERNMENT — EXECUTIVE
43.41A Office of the chief information officer.
43.41A.020 Chief information officer -- Duties.

RCW 43.41A.020 Chief information officer — Duties.

The chief information officer shall:

     (1) Supervise and administer the activities of the office of chief information officer;

     (2) Exercise all the powers and perform all the duties prescribed by law with respect to the administration of this chapter including:

     (a) Appoint such professional, technical, and clerical assistants and employees as may be necessary to perform the duties imposed by this chapter; and

     (b) Report to the governor any matters relating to abuses and evasions of this chapter.

     (3) In addition to other powers and duties granted, the chief information officer has the following powers and duties:

     (a) Enter into contracts on behalf of the state to carry out the purposes of this chapter;

     (b) Accept and expend gifts and grants that are related to the purposes of this chapter, whether such grants be of federal or other funds;

     (c) Apply for grants from public and private entities, and receive and administer any grant funding received for the purpose and intent of this chapter;

     (d) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW and perform all other functions necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter;

     (e) Delegate powers, duties, and functions as the chief information officer deems necessary for efficient administration, but the chief information officer shall be responsible for the official acts of the officers and employees of the office; and

     (f) Perform other duties as are necessary and consistent with law.

[2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 704.]

Notes:

Effective date -- Purpose -- 2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.