Recommendation Concerning the Information Technology Use Agreement - Shawn Fletcher, Information Technology Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Information Technology Use Agreement (ITUA), which will be replacing the current Computer Equipment Usage Policy:
A. Rescind the Boards’ action of May 4, 2006, adopting a revised Computer Equipment Usage Policy, Section II B17 of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners’ Policy Manual;
B. Adopt the Information Technology Use Agreement, which will set forth the policies and procedures with respect to Internet, Computer E-mail, and Information Resources and will give specific and general authority to the Escambia County Information Technology Department (IT); and
C. Appoint the Information Technology Department Director and the Human Resources Department Director to serve as the officials to facilitate adherence to the policies outlined in the Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
This agreement is designed to protect the County, its employees, and its resources from the risks associated with the usage of Information Resources. The provisions of this Agreement are applicable to the County, its elected officials, officers, employees, and all Users of all County Information Resources.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
N/A
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
County Attorney Meredith D. Crawford has reviewed and approved this agreement as to form and legal sufficiency.
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
This agreement will rescind the existing Board policy, Section 11 B17, in reference to the Computer Equipment Usage.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
The Information Technology Department will be responsible for the implementation and coordination.