§ 52:18A-187 — Data processing and telecommunications; duties

With respect to data processing and telecommunications, the administration or the department, as the case may be, shall: a. Assure the effectiveness of information processing throughout the State government; b. Advise in policy and planning decisions to insure that the State government is responsive to new programs involving data handling responsibilities; c. Assure that the information processing capabilities of the State are kept current and abreast of changing technology; d. Be the organization through which the agencies of the State government are kept informed as to current Statewide information processing capabilities and informed as to available machine sensible information; e. Be responsible for the continued development of efficient uses of information processing; and f. Assure that telecommunication services are provided throughout the State government in the most economical, uniform and effective manner. L.1984, c. 34, s. 10.