Title
Information Technologies Department recommending the Board approve revisions to Board Policy A-13 - Computer and Network-Based Information Systems Policy.
FUNDING: N/A
Body
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The A-13 Computer and Network-Based Information Systems Policy was established on April 6, 1993, and was last revised on November 7, 2017. Policy A-13 now requires several modifications to improve the System Development Lifecycle and to support the County's Strategic Goals.
Revisions include an updated policy purpose statement, definitions of terms, updates regarding security & technical requirements and equipment standards, and the responsibilities of the Information Security Office. Additional updates define the roles of the IT Steering Committee and Sub-Committees, and refines system planning, testing, implementation, maintenance, and decommissioning processes.
The redline and clean versions of the policy are attached. The policy has been reviewed by County Counsel and the Information Technology Steering Committee.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could disprove or request changes to the revised A-13 policy.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
17-1140 - November 7, 2017 - Approval of A-13 prior revisions
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel, Department Heads, and the Information Technology Steering Committee
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no direct financial impact to updating this policy. Indirectly, the proposed policy should assist in minimizing the County’s liability.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Update the Board Policy Manual to include Revised Policy A-13
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance
CONTACT
Tonya Digiorno, Director of Information Technologies