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AL SB117
Bill
Status
3/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Williams
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AI Summary
SB117 Summary
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Creates the Office of Secretary of Information Technology as a cabinet-level position appointed by the Governor to serve as principal advisor on state information technology policy, acquisition, and management.
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Establishes a Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee on Information Technology composed of chairs of House and Senate appropriations committees, two House members, and two Senate members to review operations and performance of the Secretary.
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Creates a search committee to recommend qualified candidates for Secretary, requiring minimum 15 years senior management experience and demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, financial budgeting, innovation, stakeholder engagement, and leading large IT organizations.
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Grants the Secretary broad powers including developing four-year strategic IT plans, managing technology inventories, establishing review processes for IT initiatives, representing the state in technology matters, and coordinating with the Division of Data Systems Management and Alabama Supercomputer Authority.
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Repeals prior Office of Information Technology provisions and exempts the Secretary from the Alabama Sunset Law; becomes effective immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Information Technology, Office of, coordination of information technology of state agencies created, Legislative Oversight Committee on Information Technology established, power and duties, secretary exempt from Sunset Law, Secs. 16-61D-1 to 16-61D-6, inclusive, repealed; Sec. 41-4-221 am'd.
Information Technology, Office of
Last Action
Forwarded to Governor on March 14, 2013
3/14/2013