1.12.1.7

DEFINITIONS. Defined terms apply to this rule and all other rules adopted by the information technology commission.

1. A. "Act" means the Information Technology Management Act, NMSA 1978 Section 15-1C-1 et seq.
2. B. "Agency" means an executive agency of the state.
3. C. "Architectural configuration requirement (ACR)" means the technical specifications for information architecture and computer system purchases for agencies adopted by the commission.
4. D. "CIO" means the chief information officer.
5. E. "Commission" means the information technology commission.
6. F. "Exception" means a request granted by the office allowing an agency an exclusion from compliance with a rule, ACR or guideline that is limited in scope an duration.
7. G. "Guideline" means a directive adopted by the commission.
8. H. "Individual" means a natural person, a human being.
9. I. "Office" means the office of the chief information officer.
10. J. "Person" means an individual, association, organization, partnership, firm, syndicate, trust, corporation, and every legal entity.
11. K. "Rule" means any rule adopted by the commission which requires compliance by executive agencies.
12. L. "State" means New Mexico, or, when the context indicates a jurisdiction other than New Mexico, any state, district, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.

[1.12.1.7 NMAC - Rp/E, 1.12.1.7, 12/02/2005]