§ 25-4-104 - Department of Information Systems. - Arkansas Statutes

25-4-104. Department of Information Systems.

(a) There is established within the executive department of government a Department of Information Systems.

(b) (1) The department shall be headed by a director to be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided by law, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(2) The director shall be a person who, by education and training, has technical knowledge and management experience in information technology-related equipment, systems, and services.

(3) The director shall qualify by filing the oath of office required in the Constitution of this state with the Secretary of State.

(c) The director may establish divisions and the organizational structure deemed necessary and appropriate for the efficient performance of the duties imposed under the provisions of this chapter, provided the organizational structure of the department shall conform to the positions authorized and limitations provided therefor in the biennial appropriation of the department.

(d) The director shall appoint the deputy and division directors and the professional, technical, and clerical assistants and employees as necessary to perform the duties imposed by this chapter. All employees of the department shall be employed by and serve at the pleasure of the director.

(e) The director shall report to the Governor any matters relating to abuses of this chapter.

(f) The director shall recommend statutory changes to the Governor.