[Added 7-5-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-6]
A. 
The Township hereby establishes an Information Technology and Communications Department within Willingboro Township's existing organizational structure. In accordance with Willingboro Township Code § 3-16, the Township Manager is authorized to assign and transfer administrative functions, powers and duties among and within departments, subject to the Charter and Administrative Code; and to delegate to department heads such powers as the Manager may deem necessary for efficient administration. The Manager shall appoint a Director of Information Technology (IT) and Communications.
B. 
The primary goal and mission of a newly established IT and Communications Department will be to coordinate the IT and communications services and needs of the Township; to ensure the security of the Township's technology and its records; oversee and maintain compliance with the Township's IT policy using practices and procedures that are consistent with federal, state, and local law.
C. 
Pursuant to § 3-16G, the Township Manager may delegate to the head of a department such powers as the Manager may deem necessary for efficient administration. In accordance with § 3-16F, the Township Manager may assign and transfer such administrative functions, powers, and duties among and within departments, subject to the Township Charter and Administrative Code.
D. 
The IT/Communications Department shall be headed by the Director of IT/Communications.
E. 
The IT/Communications Department will:
(1) 
Develop, maintain and adhere to the Township IT and communications policy;
(2) 
Be responsible for developing, maintaining and operating all Township technology resources to service all Township departments;
(3) 
Counsel and assist all departments in the development and installation of hardware and software;
(4) 
Establish controls and procedures to secure and safeguard computer hardware and software, and other pertinent materials;
(5) 
Provide for the design, implementation and maintenance of the Township's communications services;
(6) 
Provide oversight and guidance to the Township's public communications.
(7) 
Coordinate and cooperate with the Township Manager, other department heads, vendors, and service providers in providing communications and technology services to the Township.
(8) 
Advise the Township on the adoption of new services, technologies, equipment, software, hardware, and technology infrastructure.
(9) 
Assist in the coordination and cooperation of communication services among all Township departments.
F. 
The IT/Communications Director shall:
(1) 
Coordinate with various departments of the Township to develop and implement communications, public information, and educational programs designed to enhance the knowledge of Township residents about the Township's services.
(2) 
Coordinate the dissemination of information to the public and all aspects of media, including web-based, print, radio, television.
(3) 
Together with the Township Manager, develop policies for the dissemination of public information, in accordance with law, and in cooperation with the Township Council.
(4) 
Participate in and coordinate the development of local origination programming with the cable television franchisee, public access television, and internet-based access.
G. 
The Township Manager with the assistance of the IT/Communications Director shall be responsible to implement and enforce the Township's IT and communications practices duly adopted by ordinance or resolution and as authorized pursuant to this Code.
H. 
The Township Council may by resolution adopt and amend from time to time IT and/or communications policies and procedures, as may be required to comply with the municipality's objectives and goals, and applicable federal and state law. The IT and communications policies and procedures adopted pursuant to said resolution(s) shall be applicable to all officials, appointees, employees, prospective employees, volunteers and independent contractors of the Township.