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Chapter 18 E.R.O. No. 1994-9

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EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION ORDER (EXCERPT) E.R.O. No. 1994-9 18.33 Authority vested in department of management and budget to develop unified and integrated structure for telecommunications systems and related services for executive branch agencies. WHEREAS, Article V, Section 2, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the Executive Branch or in the assignment of functions among its units which he considers necessary for efficient administration; and WHEREAS, it is necessary in the interests of efficient administration and effectiveness of government to effect changes in the organization of the Executive Branch of government; and WHEREAS, Section 141 of Act No. 431 of the Public Acts of 1984 ("Act No. 431"), as amended, being Section 18.1141 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, directs the Department of Management and Budget to survey and examine the administrative organization and operations of state agencies to secure greater administrative and program efficiency and economy; and WHEREAS, attaining this goal requires the application of modern and effective management practices, sound planning, and the development of responsive telecommunications systems; and WHEREAS, Act No. 431 requires the Department of Management and Budget to minimize the duplication of activities among state agencies and between state agencies and businesses, and to effect a better organization and consolidation of functions among state agencies; and WHEREAS, the Department of Management and Budget is required to establish, administer, operate, or provide centralized services when advantageous to the state; and WHEREAS, Section 271 of Act No. 431, being Section 18.1271 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, directs the Department of Management and Budget to establish, manage, and operate, through either state ownership or commercial leasing, telecommunications systems and service for the operations of state agencies; and WHEREAS, it is necessary in the interests of efficient administration and effectiveness of government to effect changes in the organization and distribution of telecommunications resources in Executive Branch agencies. NOW, THEREFORE, I, John Engler, Governor of the State of Michigan, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and the laws of the State of Michigan, do hereby order the following: 1. The Department of Management and Budget shall plan for and bring about a unified and integrated structure for telecommunications systems and related services for all Executive Branch agencies. 2. The Department of Management and Budget shall continuously maintain and update statewide plans for such integrated and unified structures to assure the effective and efficient use and administration of telecommunications resources. 3. The Department of Management and Budget shall perform continuing analyses and evaluations of telecommunications functions and activities throughout Executive Branch agencies and effect changes and modifications that improve administrative and operational effectiveness and efficiency. 4. The Department of Management and Budget shall be responsible for defining those resources that comprise telecommunications and related services; provide for the acquisition, billing, and record keeping of all telecommunications services provided to Executive Branch agencies; and may delegate to Executive Branch agencies, as appropriate, activities related to the administration of telecommunication resources. 5. The Department of Management and Budget shall, as deemed appropriate, draw upon staff of other Executive Branch agencies for advice and assistance in the formulation and implementation of administrative and operational plans and policies. 6. The Department of Management and Budget shall, as necessary, consolidate available resources within Executive Branch agencies, including transfers of equipment, human resources, and associated fiscal resources, in whole or in part, from those Executive Branch agencies to consolidated or centralized operations in support of its mission to minimize duplication of activities, consolidate functions, and effect better organization among state agencies. 7. The Department of Management and Budget shall establish and operate a Network Operations Center for the purpose of planning, provisioning, maintaining, and managing telecommunications network services and systems to be used by all Executive Branch agencies. 8. The Director of the Department of Management and Budget shall provide executive direction and supervision for the implementation of any transfers of equipment, human resources, and fiscal resources from any Executive Branch agency to consolidated or centralized telecommunications operations. 9. The Director of the Department of Management and Budget and the Directors of Executive Branch agencies shall enter into separate memoranda of record to execute transfer of equipment, human resources, and fiscal resources, and any attendant responsibilities and related records such as personnel records, vendor contracts and encumbrance documents, to the Department of Management and Budget pursuant to this order. In fulfillment of the requirements of Article V, Section 2, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan, the provisions of this Executive Order shall become effective at 11:59 p.m. History: 1994, E.R.O. No. 1994-9, Eff. July 21, 1994 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of statutory authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of certain units, teams, divisions, and offices within the department of management and budget to the department of information technology by type III transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2001-1, compiled at MCL 18.41 of the Michigan compiled laws.

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