Anyone having business with the Department will be able visit any field office and access a common set of information contained on our Web site and database repository via terminal. Field staff will be trained to provide instructions to the public on the use of the terminals. Queries of department database can be made through our Web server. Specialized software will provide a link between our home page and database. In this manner, non-confidential public information will be made available.
Web site uses design and technology that allows access from the greatest number of people.
Our Web site will be designed to employ simple, standard home page conventions in regard to navigation and user-intuition. Our Web site will be accessible from any number of industry-standard browsers. Formalize our procedures for maintaining Web-based information. The Department will modify its business practices to accommodate electronic commerce. All Web site upgrades will be coordinated through the Department's Home Page Committee, which is composed of a Webmaster, a Content Editor, and representatives from the program bureaus.