1. (a) The head of each state agency is ultimately responsible for the management of state information resources.
2. (b) The head of a state agency may serve as the state agency's information resources manager or may designate another senior official or, in the case of a "joint" information resources manager, an official from another state agency or institution of higher education to serve as the information resources manager on the agency's behalf. The designation of a state agency information resources manager is intended to establish clear accountability for setting policy for information resources management activities, provide for greater coordination of the state agency's information activities, and ensure greater visibility of such activities within and between state agencies.
3. (c) The head of each state agency shall designate an information resources manager. The state agency's designation must contain the name, title, authority, responsibilities, organizational resources, education and experience of the proposed information resources manager in the format prescribed by the department. In the case of a person designated as a joint information resources manager, the state agency's designation must include the name of the state agency or institution of higher education that employs the designated information resources manager. Designation of a joint information resources manager requires prior approval by the department. The department must acknowledge the receipt of the designation of the information resources manager within 30 days after receipt of the designation.

Source Note:The provisions of this §211.10 adopted to be effective November 29, 2004, 29 TexReg 10911; amended to be effective January 4, 2006, 30 TexReg 8852.