63A-16-202.  Executive branch information technology strategic plan.

(1)  In accordance with this section, the chief information officer shall prepare an executive branch information technology strategic plan:

Terms Used In Utah Code 63A-16-202

  • Chief information officer: means the chief information officer appointed under Section 63A-16-201. See Utah Code 63A-16-102
  • Department: means the Department of Government Operations. See Utah Code 63A-1-103
  • Executive branch agency: means an agency or administrative subunit of state government. See Utah Code 63A-16-102
  • Executive branch strategic plan: means the executive branch strategic plan created under Section 63A-16-202. See Utah Code 63A-16-102
  • Information technology: means all computerized and auxiliary automated information handling, including:
(a) systems design and analysis;
(b) acquisition, storage, and conversion of data;
(c) computer programming;
(d) information storage and retrieval;
(e) voice, video, and data communications;
(f) requisite systems controls;
(g) simulation; and
(h) all related interactions between people and machines. See Utah Code 63A-16-102
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • (a)  that complies with this chapter; and

    (b)  that includes:

    (i)  a strategic plan for the:

    (A)  interchange of information related to information technology between executive branch agencies;

    (B)  coordination between executive branch agencies in the development and maintenance of information technology and information systems, including the coordination of agency information technology plans described in Section 63A-16-203; and

    (C)  protection of the privacy of individuals who use state information technology or information systems, including the implementation of industry best practices for data and system security;

    (ii)  priorities for the development and implementation of information technology or information systems including priorities determined on the basis of:

    (A)  the importance of the information technology or information system; and

    (B)  the time sequencing of the information technology or information system; and

    (iii)  maximizing the use of existing state information technology resources.

    (2)  In the development of the executive branch strategic plan, the chief information officer shall consult with all cabinet level officials.

    (3) 

    (a)  Unless withdrawn by the chief information officer or the governor in accordance with Subsection (3)(b), the executive branch strategic plan takes effect 30 days after the day on which the executive branch strategic plan is submitted to:

    (i)  the governor; and

    (ii)  the Government Operations Interim Committee.

    (b)  The chief information officer or the governor may withdraw the executive branch strategic plan submitted under Subsection (3)(a) if the governor or chief information officer determines that the executive branch strategic plan:

    (i)  should be modified; or

    (ii)  for any other reason should not take effect.

    (c)  The Government Operations Interim Committee may make recommendations to the governor and to the chief information officer if the commission determines that the executive branch strategic plan should be modified or for any other reason should not take effect.

    (d)  Modifications adopted by the chief information officer shall be resubmitted to the governor and the Government Operations Interim Committee for their review or approval as provided in Subsections (3)(a) and (b).

    (4) 

    (a)  The chief information officer shall annually, on or before January 1, modify the executive branch information technology strategic plan to incorporate security standards that:

    (i)  are identified as industry best practices in accordance with Subsections 63A-16-104(3) and (4); and

    (ii)  can be implemented within the budget of the department or the executive branch agencies.

    (b)  The chief information officer shall inform the speaker of the House of Representatives and the president of the Senate on or before January 1 of each year if best practices identified in Subsection (4)(a)(i) are not adopted due to budget issues considered under Subsection (4)(a)(ii).

    (5)  Each executive branch agency shall implement the executive branch strategic plan by adopting an agency information technology plan in accordance with Section 63A-16-203.

    Amended by Chapter 169, 2022 General Session