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Technical Panel of the Nebraska Information Technology Commission

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Technical Panel of the Nebraska Information Technology Commission
  • Contact Person:
    Ed Toner, Chief Information Officer
  • Purpose:
    The technical panel shall review any technology project presented to the Nebraska Information Technology Commission including any recommendations by working groups established under sections 86-512 to 86-524. Upon the conclusion of the review of a technology project or request for additional funding, the technical panel shall provide its analysis to the commission. The technical panel may recommend technical standards and guidelines to be considered for adoption by the commission. (Neb. Rev. Stat. 86-521)
  • How Many Affectable:
    NA
  • How Many Served:
    NA
  • Year Created:
    1998
  • Year Active:
    1999
  • Sunset Date:
    None
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Neb. Rev. Stat. 86-521
  • Parent Agency:
    Nebraska Information Technology Commission
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    5
  • Who Appoints:
    Nebraska Information Technology Commission
  • Legislative Approval:
    No
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    One representative from the Nebraska Educational TelecommunicationsCommission; one representative from the office of Chief Information Officer; one representative from the University of Nebraska Computing Services Network; one member with expertise in assistive technology; one member representing K-12 education.
  • Per Diem:
    No
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    No past expense reimbursement for current members.
  • Term Length:
    Indefinite
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 13-14:
    4
  • Held FY 13-14:
    6
  • Required FY 14-15:
    4
  • Held FY 14-15:
    6
  • Required FY 15-16:
    4
  • Held FY 15-16:
    7
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    Yes
  • Shared or Separate:
    Office of the Chief Information Officer
  • FY 13-14 Budget:
    $0
  • FY 14-15 Budget:
    $0
  • FY 15-16 Budget:
    $0
  • Other Funding Sources:
    The Technical Panel relies on the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) for staff and operational support. Those expenses are reflected in Program 101, which is part of the OCIOs appropriation and budget.
  • Spending Authority:
    No
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2012:
    The activities and accomplishments of the Technical Panel are contained in the biennial progress reports to the Governor and Legislature submitted by the Nebraska Information Technology Commission. The November 15, 2014 report is posted at: http:nitc.nebraska.govcommissionreportsreports.html. The next report will be posted by November 15, 2016.