For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
- (1) “Automatic data processing” means the use of computers for the dissemination, storage, retrieval, and reporting of information associated with an administrative or managerial function.
- (2) “Automated data system” means a set of logically related computer programs designed to accomplish specific objectives or functions.
- (3) “Computer” means an electromechanical device capable of accepting information and data, performing logical and arithmetical operations, and reporting the results.
- (4) “Hardware” means input and output devices, arithmetic and control circuits, and memory devices.
- (5) “Information systems” means a single network or networks of steps for processing information that is associated with a particular operation or a set of related operations.
- (6) “Information systems technology” means the applied science associated with the development of networks for the processing of information.
- (7) “Software” means the procedures, instructions, code sets, assemblers, compilers, and all other associated supporting processes required to run a computer program on the equipment itself.
History
Mar. 15, 1985, D.C. Law 5-168, § 2, 32 DCR 721
Editor's Notes
Establishment of Office of the Chief Technology Officer: Section 1812 of D.C. Law 12-175 established, in the Executive Branch of the government of the District of Columbia, an Office of the Chief Technology Officer under the supervision of a Chief Technology Officer, who shall carry out the functions and authorities assigned to that office.
Emergency Legislation
Section 2101 of D.C. Act 12-564 provided for the application of the act.
For temporary establishment of an Office of the Chief Technology Officer, see § 1412 of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-401, July 13, 1998, 45 DCR 4794), and see § 1412 of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-564, January 12, 1999, 46 DCR 669).
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-1134.