The functions, powers and duties of the division of data systems management shall be as follows:

(1) To establish and supervise the administration of such data processing centers deemed necessary to best serve the data processing needs of all agencies.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 41-4-221

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) To provide for the centralization, consolidation and shared use of equipment and services deemed necessary to obtain maximum utilization and efficiency in data processing operations.
(3) To transfer to any data processing center the data processing activities of any agency.
(4) To provide systems design and programming services to all state agencies.
(5) To select and procure by purchase or by lease any and all data processing systems and associated software deemed necessary to best serve the data processing needs of the division.
(6) To conduct data processing studies as deemed necessary and to enter contracts with other agencies, organizations, corporations or individuals to make such studies as are deemed to be necessary.
(7) To prepare contract specifications for equipment and services.
(8) To adopt such rules and regulations deemed necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities imposed by this article.
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