There shall be a Department of Information Technology Services
headed by a Director of Information Technology Services, who shall
be appointed by the County Administrator, subject to confirmation
by the Tompkins County Legislature and who shall be responsible for
providing appropriate information technology services within the County.
The Director shall be appointed on the basis of professional training,
experience, and education and other qualifications appropriate to
the responsibilities of the office.
The Director of Information Technology Services shall have the
power to appoint such deputies, assistants, and employees of the Department
of Information Technology Services as may be necessary to perform
the duties of the Office of Director of Information Technology Services,
and as shall be authorized by the Tompkins County Legislature. All
deputies, assistants, and employees of the Department of Information
Technology Services shall be directly responsible to the Director
of Information Technology Services.
The powers and duties of the Director of Information Technology
Services shall be to:
(a)
Coordinate, plan, and develop technology services composed of computers,
computer applications, voice, data, and video networks that support
the conduct of County business and provide access to government information
and government services;
(b)
Administer the storage and security of electronic data as may be
required by departments and agencies, and in compliance with federal
and/or state governmental requirements. In furtherance of this, the
Director of Information Technology Services shall consult with the
County Clerk to meet records retention requirements;
(c)
Provide and support the communications and technology infrastructure
as may be required by departments and agencies, and facilitate the
availability of public information;
(d)
Develop and administer policies and protocols governing information
technology systems employed by the County and to ensure maximum intra-
and interdepartmental compatibility;
(e)
Advise and assist the Tompkins County Legislature in matters and
decisions related to the selection and implementation of information
technology services;
(f)
Plan and coordinate the selection of, supervise the implementation
of any contract with, and monitor the interface with, any outside
information technology, telecommunications, or software agency, consultant,
or company should the County or any County department or division
decide to utilize the services of any such entity;
(g)
At the request of the Tompkins County Legislature, coordinate shared
information technology services with other governments, municipalities,
and agencies;
(h)
Perform such other related duties as may be required by the Tompkins
County Legislature.
