(a) The information technology executive council is hereby authorized to adopt such policies and rules and regulations as necessary to implement, administer and enforce the provisions of this act.

(b) The council shall:

(1) Adopt: (A) Information technology resource policies and procedures and project management methodologies for all state agencies; (B) an information technology architecture, including telecommunications systems, networks and equipment, that covers all state agencies; (C) standards for data management for all state agencies; and (D) a strategic information technology management plan for the state;

(2) provide direction and coordination for the application of the state’s information technology resources;

(3) designate the ownership of information resource processes and the lead agency for implementation of new technologies and networks shared by multiple agencies in different branches of state government; and

(4) perform such other functions and duties as necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.