[Added 5-31-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013]
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Editor's Note: Former Art. XV, Department of Community Services, adopted 8-28-1995 by L.L. No. 11-1995, was repealed 7-18-1996 by L.L. No. 5-1996.
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There shall be a Department of Information Technology consolidating functions previously performed by the Office of Management Services and the Office of Office Services, the head of which shall be the Commissioner. The Commissioner will be a position in the unclassified service vested with authority, direction and control over said department, with power and authority to appoint and remove officers and employees therein, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Commissioner so appointed shall have the training and qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the office.
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In addition to such other subordinates as may be provided him/her by law, the Commissioner shall appoint up to two Deputy Commissioners, and may delegate to them any of his powers except that of appointment and transfer. During the absence or disability of the Commissioner, he/she shall designate a Deputy Commissioner with the ability and power to act generally for and in place of the Commissioner and to perform all of the administrative, executive and other duties.
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The Commissioner will provide technology vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology (IT) initiatives that improve cost effectiveness, governmental service quality, and business development.
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The Commissioner will provide leadership in planning and implementing enterprise information systems to support government operations, and achieve more cost beneficial enterprise-wide IT operations.
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The Commissioner of the Department of Information Technology shall have the following powers and duties, which shall be exercised and performed subject to the provisions of law:
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Facilitate and coordinate the planning and implementation of a data processing system for the City of Yonkers.
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Advise and assist the Mayor, City Council, and other departments, officials and agencies of the City with respect to the potential application of data processing systems and techniques to any and all operations of the City government in order to promote increased efficiency and economy.
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Supervise, direct, coordinate, review and approve all electronic data processing work and services performed by or for the City of Yonkers, including but not limited to any and all systems' specifications, systems' analysis, programming and programming documentation, as well as the conversion, implementation and operation of all applications utilized by any board, department or agency of the City.
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Confer with and advise the appropriate officials of the City govemment for the purpose of coordinating the most efficient use of the City's data processing system.
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Conduct continuous evaluations and studies of all un/automated City administrative functions and procedures for the purpose of formulating recommendations for possible future computer implementation and the setting of priorities therefor.
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Evaluate and submit recommendations concerning any ancillary hardware equipment capable of being used to supplement or expand the City's hardware equipment configuration.
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Constantly monitor, evaluate and supervise the City's data processing system and operations.
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Establishes IT service level agreements with user organizations, and monitors IT systems performance to assure service levels are being met.
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Develop policy and procedures and ensure the protection of City IT assets, and the security and privacy of information entrusted to or maintained by the City.
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Supervise and control all office functions of the city including but not limited to mail deliveries, telephone calls, copying letters, papers and documents, and archives.
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Perform such other functions as may be necessary to effectively administer the powers and duties prescribed herein.
All persons now employed pursuant to Civil Service Law in the Bureau of Management Services and the Office of Office Services are transferred without change of status, grade or salary to the Department of Information Technology.