Pursuant to Executive Order 03-26, issued December 10, 2003, the Office of Information Technology is authorized to establish statewide standards with respect to the State's utilization of information technology. Specifically the Executive Orders states:
The Office of Information Technology shall serve as the mechanism to coordinate information technology initiatives for the state, particularly with respect to inter-agency initiatives, between executive agencies and local political subdivisions and for the effective development, coordination and adoption of information technology policies;
The Office of Information Technology shall have and be directed by a Chief Information Officer. The Chief Information Officer shall serve at the will of the Governor;
The Chief Information Officer shall have authority to establish a state enterprise information technology architecture that addresses the technology environment for the State of Missouri with respect to information technology principles, governance, technology and standards;
The Chief Information Officer shall have authority to establish state-wide policies with respect to information technology that will contribute to the effective use of information technology within the State of Missouri;
The Chief Information Officer shall annually produce an Information Technology Strategic Plan to serve as a guide for enabling state business program efficiencies where appropriate;
This order shall not be construed to alter the existing authorities of any executive agency or department, except that all executive departments and agencies are directed to assist the Chief Information Officer in carrying out the purposes of this order.
