Chapter 11 — INFORMATION AND GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY

There is hereby created in the County the Information and General Services Agency. The Information and General Services Agency Department is a comprehensive Agency which consolidates the former Information Systems Department and the Department of General Services.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

The Information and General Services Agency shall be responsible for the following:

A.

Provide voice data, and video communication services to County departments and other agencies as warranted.

B.

Centralizing all information system services and all IT staffing positions for all County departments.

C.

Provide office automation, data sharing, and support services among County departments/offices.

D.

Providing business analysis, application programming and business systems consultation services to County departments.

E.

Developing, supporting, and protecting all County information systems assets, data, and infrastructure, by establishing, implementing, and enforcing County information security best practices, policies, and procedures.

F.

Develop and enforce County-wide information technology security policies and procedures.

G.

Developing County-wide information systems strategic plans and policies.

H.

Administer and oversee all franchises awarded by the County.

I.

Provide for the maintenance and remodeling of County buildings and grounds and perform any and all other services of a general nature for the upkeep, preservation and function of County property that may be ordered by the CEO or the Board of Supervisors.

J.

Provide for capital development and construction of new and existing facilities, including project management related to such development activities.

K.

Provide for central services to include mail handling, printing, and related support services.

L.

Reserved.

M.

Perform such other services, duties, and responsibilities as the Board of Supervisors or the CEO may assign.

N.

Management all airport activities.

O.

Oversee county library activities.

(Ord. 2321. (07/13/2010); Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

Under the general direction of the County Executive Officer (CEO), the Information and General Services (IGS) Director shall be the administrative head of the Agency. The IGS Director shall report directly to the CEO and shall serve at the will and pleasure of the CEO.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

The Information and General Services Director shall appoint the following positions:

A.

Chief Information Officer. The Chief Information Officer shall be appointed by the IGS Director and shall lead and manage the Information Systems department.

B.

Facilities Director. The Facilities Director shall be appointed by the IGS Director and shall lead and manage the Facilities Management Department and Capital Facilities budget, and other operations as assigned.

C.

Purchasing Program Manager. The Purchasing Program Manager shall be appointed by the IGS Director and shall lead and manage the purchasing operations and act as the County Purchasing Agent.

D.

Director of Emergency Services. The Director of Emergency Services shall be appointed by the IGS Director and shall perform under the provisions of Emergency Services of the Nevada County Code.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

Information and General Services shall be responsible for managing the County's revenue collection services.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))