ND SB2084

Amends section 54-59-22 of the North Dakota Century Code to require state agencies and institutions to obtain electronic mail, file and print server administration, database administration, storage, application server, and hosting services through a centralized system established by the information technology department.

Exempts the legislative and judicial branches, state board of higher education institutions, attorney general, state auditor, and any entities exempted by the office of management and budget from the centralized service requirement.

Directs the office of management and budget to establish policies and guidelines for service delivery in coordination with the information technology department, including transition plans from existing systems to functional consolidation.

Requires consideration of efficiencies, cost-savings, and improved quality of service when developing consolidation policies and guidelines.