There is created an office of the chief information officer, hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the “office.” (Ord. 95-0073 § 2 (part), 1995.)

The office shall consist of one chief information officer to be appointed by the board of supervisors. The chief information officer shall appoint all other employees of the office. (Ord. 95-0073 § 2 (part), 1995.)

The office shall:
A. Provide professional guidance and advice on countywide information technology activities to the board of supervisors, county departments, and county information technology bodies;
B. Review and make recommendations concerning proposed major information technology projects of county departments and county information technology bodies. It is the responsibility of county departments and county information technology bodies desiring to pursue major information technology projects to submit such proposals to the office for review and recommendations;
C. Adopt standards for countywide information technology which shall be subject to approval by the board of supervisors. County departments and county information technology bodies shall adhere to such standards. (Ord. 95-0073 § 2 (part), 1995.)