(a) Pursuant to § 1-204.04(b), there is hereby established, in the Executive Branch of the government of the District of Columbia, an Office of the Chief Technology Officer ("Office") under the supervision of a Chief Technology Officer, who shall carry out the functions and authorities assigned to the Office. The Office of the Chief Technology Officer is established as of July 13, 1998.
(b) The Chief Technology Officer shall have full authority over the Office and all functions and personnel assigned thereto, including the power to redelegate to other employees and officials of the Office such powers and authority as in the judgment of the Chief Technology Officer is warranted in the interests of efficiency and sound administration.
(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1812, 45 DCR 7193.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-1195.1.
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary addition of §§ 1-1195.1 to 1-1195.5 [1981 Ed.], see §§ 1412-1416 of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-401, July 13, 1998, 45 DCR 4794), and see §§ 1412-1416 of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-564, January 12, 1999, 46 DCR 669).
For temporary (90-day) addition of Chapter 11B [1981 Ed.], see §§ 1412 to 1416 of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-41, March 31, 1999, 46 DCR 3446).
Legislative History of Laws
Law 12-175, the "Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-618, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 5, 1998, and June 2, 1998, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 23, 1998, it was assigned Act No. 12-399 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-175 became effective on March 26, 1999.
Miscellaneous Notes
Establishment of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer: Section 1811 of D.C. Law 12-175 provides this chapter may be cited as the "Office of the Chief Technology Officer Establishment Act of 1998."
Section 2909(c)(1) of the E-Government Act of 2002, approved December 17, 2002 (P.L. 107-347; 116 Stat.2899), states, in relevant part, the following:
"Sec. 3705. Application to Office of the Chief Technology Officer of the District of Columbia
"(a) In General.-The Chief Technology Officer of the District of Columbia may arrange for the assignment of an employee of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer to a private sector organization, or an employee of a private sector organization to such Office, in the same manner as the head of an agency under this chapter.
"(b) Terms and Conditions.-An assignment made pursuant to subsection (a) shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as an assignment made by the head of an agency under this chapter, except that in applying such terms and conditions to an assignment made pursuant to subsection (a), any reference in this chapter to a provision of law or regulation of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the applicable provision of law or regulation of the District of Columbia, including the applicable provisions of the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 (sec. 1- 601.01 et seq., D.C. Official Code) and section 601 of the District of Columbia Campaign Finance Reform and Conflict of Interest Act (sec. 1-1106.01, D.C. Official Code).
"(c) Definition.-For purposes of this section, the term 'Office of the Chief Technology Officer' means the office established in the executive branch of the government of the District of Columbia under the Office of the Chief Technology Officer Establishment Act of 1998 (sec. 1-1401 et seq. , D.C. Official Code).'
The purpose of the Office is to centralize responsibility for the District government's investments in information technology and telecommunications systems to help District departments and agencies provide services more efficiently and effectively. The Office will develop and enforce policy directives and standards regarding information technology and telecommunications systems throughout the District government. The Office will also serve as a source of expertise for District departments and agencies seeking to use information technology and telecommunications systems to improve services. In addition, the Office may work to ensure that reasonable, affordable access to high-speed Internet services is available to District residents and businesses.
(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1813, 45 DCR 7193; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 1042(a), 57 DCR 6242.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-1195.2.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 18-223 added the last sentence.
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary addition of §§ 1-1195.1 to 1-1195.5 [1981 Ed.], see note to § 1- 1401.
For temporary (90-day) addition of Chapter 11B [1981 Ed.], see notes following § 1-1401.
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1042(a) of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-175, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-1401.
For Law 18-223, see notes following § 1-301.78.
Miscellaneous Notes
Establishment of Geographic Information System Steering Committee, see Mayor's Order 2002-27, February 15, 2002 (49 DCR 1298).
Short title: Section 1041 of D.C. Law 18-223 provided that subtitle E of title I of the act may be cited as the "Technology Services Amendment Act of 2010".
The functions assigned to the Office shall be to:
(1) Issue regulations governing the acquisition, use, and management of information technology and telecommunications systems and resources throughout the District government, including hardware, software, and contract services in the areas of data and word processing, telecommunications, printing and copying;
(2) Review and approve all agency proposals, purchase orders, and contracts for the acquisition of information technology and telecommunications systems, resources, and services, and recommend approval or disapproval to the Chief Procurement Officer;
(3) Review and approve the information technology and telecommunications budgets for District government department and agencies;
(4) Coordinate the development of information management plans, standards, systems, and procedures throughout the District government, including the development of an information technology strategic plan for the District;
(5) Assess new or emerging technologies and advise District department and agencies on the potential applications of these technologies to their programs and services;
(6) Implement information technology solutions and systems throughout the District government;
(7) Promote the compatibility of information technology and telecommunications systems throughout the District government;
(8) Serve as a resource and provide advice to District departments and agencies about how to use information technology and telecommunications systems to improve services, including assistance to departments and agencies in developing information technology strategic plans;
(9) Maintain and oversee all District data centers, including, but not limited to, the SHARE, Department of Human Services, Department of Employment Services, University of the District of Columbia, Metropolitan Police Department, Public Benefits Corporation, Saint Elizabeths, Department of Health, and District of Columbia Public Schools data centers; provided, that this paragraph shall not apply to the Department of Motor Vehicles;
(10)(A)(i) Review the use of landlines, wireless phone lines, and data for which the District pays for telecommunication services and decertify and disconnect such services whenever not in active use; and
(ii) Require District agencies to annually re-certify all inventory in the fixed cost management system of active landlines, wireless phone lines, and data circuits.
(B) The Office may:
(i) Disconnect landlines in favor of wireless devices and vice versa based on usage analysis and in consultation with agency directors; and
(ii) Review and reject any requests for telecommunication services that do not comply with the technology standards of the Office.
(C) The Office shall not impose any requirement, determination, or decision concerning, or otherwise interfere with, the telecommunications inventory of the Council unless the Council specifically consents;
(11) Developing and implementing solutions designed to ensure that residents and businesses in all areas of the District have reasonable, affordable access to high-speed Internet services; and
(12) In furtherance of paragraph (10) of this section, obtaining and expending federal grant funds for digital inclusion efforts and awarding sub-grants to nonprofit entities established in the District for the purpose of supporting digital inclusion efforts by such entities, including the following:
(A) Providing computer literacy training;
(B) Providing free or low-cost computers;
(C) Developing new online content;
(D) Conducting public outreach concerning the use, availability, and benefits of computers and the Internet; and
(E) Similar efforts to enhance the accessibility, usability, affordability, and perceived value of computers and the Internet among under-served populations of the District.
(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1814, 45 DCR 7193; Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2103(a), 47 DCR 6308; Nov. 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 632, 50 DCR 5668; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 117, 53 DCR 6794; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 177, 56 DCR 1117; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 1031, 57 DCR 181; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 1042(b), 57 DCR 6242; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 1012, 58 DCR 6226.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-1195.3.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-172 deleted "and" from the end of par. (7), substituted a semicolon for a period at the end of subsec. (8), and added par. (9).
D.C. Law 15-39, in par. (9), inserted "; provided, that this paragraph shall not apply to the Department of Motor Vehicles" before the period.
D.C. Law 16-191, in par. (8), validated a previously made technical correction.
D.C. Law 17-353 validated a previously made technical correction in par. (8).
D.C. Law 18-111 deleted "; and" from the end of par. (8); substituted "; and" for a period at the end of par. (9); and added par. (10).
D.C. Law 18-223, in par. (9), deleted "and" from the end; substituted "; and" for a period at the end of par. (10), and added par. (11).
D.C. Law 19-21, in par. (10)(C) , deleted "and" from the end; in par. (11), substituted "; and" for a period; and added par. (12).
Temporary Amendments of Section
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 4 of the Chief Technology Officer Year 2000 Remediation Procurement Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Law 13-17, July 17, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 6314).
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary addition of §§ 1-1195.1 to 1-1195.5 [1981 Ed.], see note to § 1- 1401.
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 4 of the Chief Technology Officer Year 2000 Remediation Procurement Authority Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-38, March 22, 1999, 46 DCR 3015).
For temporary (90-day) addition of Chapter 11B [1981 Ed.], see notes following § 1-1401.
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 4 of the Chief Technology Officer Year 2000 Remediation Procurement Authority Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-106, July 9, 1999, 46 DCR 6028).
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 2103(a) of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2103(a) of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13- 438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 632 of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-105, June 20, 2003, 50 DCR 5613).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 632 of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-149, September 22, 2003, 50 DCR 8360).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1031 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1031 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1042(b) of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-175, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-1401.
For Law 13-172, see notes following § 2-301.04.
Law 15-39, the "Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Act of 2003", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-218, which was referred to Committee on Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 6, 2003, and June 3, 2003, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 20, 2003, it was assigned Act No. 15-106 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 15-39 became effective on November 13, 2003.
For Law 16-191, see notes following § 1-325.44.
For Law 17-353, see notes following § 1-129.05.
For Law 18-111, see notes following § 1-301.181.
For Law 18-223, see notes following § 1-301.78.
For history of Law 19-21, see notes under § 1-301.01.
Miscellaneous Notes
Short title of subtitle D of title VI of Law 15-39: Section 631 of D.C. Law 15-39 provided that subtitle D of title VI of the act may be cited as the Department of Motor Vehicles Destiny Staffing Amendment Act of 2003.
Short title: Section 1030 of D.C. Law 18-111 provided that subtitle D of title I of the act may be cited as the "Telecommunication Accountability Amendment Act of 2009".
Short title: Section 1011 of D.C. Law 19-21 provided that subtitle B of title I of the act may be cited as "Digital Inclusion Grant-making Amendment Act of 2011".
All positions, personnel, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made available to the Chief Information Officer in the Office of the City Administrator pursuant to § 2-327.01, or to the Department of Administrative Services for the information technology and telecommunications purposes and functions set out in Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1983, effective March 1, 1984, are hereby transferred to the Office of the Chief Technology Officer.
(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1815, 45 DCR 7193.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-1195.4.
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary addition of §§ 1-1195.1 to 1-1195.5 [1981 Ed.], see note to § 1- 1401.
For temporary (90-day) addition of Chapter 11B [1981 Ed.], see notes following § 1-1401.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-175, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-1401.
(a) There are hereby established 3 primary organizational functions in the Office as follows:
(1) The Office of the Chief Technology Officer, which will include the staff and organizational units needed to carry out the overall plans and directions for the District's information technology, telecommunications policies, and data centers;
(2) Agency Support Services, which will provide direct assistance and support to the user agencies throughout the District government. Agency Support Services will also provide procurement and contract oversight and assistance for information technology and telecommunications, maintain standard technology-related contracts that all District departments and agencies may use, and manage projects that introduce new technologies and systems throughout the District government; and
(3) Technical Services, which will provide support for desktop computers, servers, phones, and network equipment, and identify cost savings, operational efficiencies, and ways to improve public services by introducing tested technologies such as electronic service delivery, document imaging, and Internet systems.
(b) The Chief Technology Officer, in the performance of his or her duties and functions, is authorized to restructure the organizational components of the Office as he or she deems necessary to improve the quality of services.
(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1816, 45 DCR 7193; Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2103(b), 47 DCR 6308.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-1195.5.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-172, in par. (1) of subsec. (a), substituted ", telecommunications policies, and data centers" for "and telecommunications policies".
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary addition of §§ 1-1195.1 to 1-1195.5 [1981 Ed.], see note to § 1- 1401.
For temporary (90-day) addition of Chapter 11B [1981 Ed.], see notes following § 1-1401.
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 2103(b) of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2103(b) of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13- 438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-175, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-1401.
For Law 13-172, see notes following § 2-301.04.
Sections 1-1402 and 1-1403 shall not apply to the Council of the District of Columbia or the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor; provided, that the Council may enter into written agreements with the Office of the Chief Technology Officer to coordinate the operations of its electronic communications.
(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1816a, as added Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 1102, 57 DCR 181.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1102 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1102 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
Legislative History of Laws
For Law 18-111, see notes following § 1-301.181.
