1. (a) If requested by a political subdivision, the office may do the following:

   1. (1) Subject to the approval of the budget agency, develop a schedule of fees for agencies using services of the office.
   2. (2) Assist a political subdivision in coordinating information technology systems.
   3. (3) Provide consulting and technical advisory services.
   4. (4) Review information technology project plans and expenditures.
   5. (5) Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and guidelines for the effective use of information technology in interactions between political subdivisions and state agencies.
   6. (6) Develop a list of third party technology providers that work with the office.
2. (b) The office may request a director of information technology services or other knowledgeable individuals employed by a political subdivision to advise and assist the office in exercising the powers granted in this section.
3. (c) The office may conduct studies and reviews that the office considers necessary to promote the use of high quality, cost effective information technology within local government.

As added by P.L.177-2005, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.134-2021, SEC.4.