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5 ME Rev Stat § 1974 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 1: CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER|5 §1974. Other powers and duties of Chief Information Officer

 §1974. Other powers and duties of Chief Information Officer 1.  Approve the acquisition and use of equipment.  The Chief Information Officer, working with the Division of Purchases and in accordance with written standards established by this chapter, shall approve acquisition and use of all data processing and telecommunications services, equipment and systems by state agencies.   [PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW).] 2.  Develop training and development programs in data processing.  The Chief Information Officer is responsible for developing training and development programs for state employees in data processing and for the implementation of these programs.   [PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW).] 3.  Develop and administer written standards for data processing and telecommunications.  The Chief Information Officer shall develop and administer written standards for data processing and telecommunications. These written standards pertain to:   A. Acquisition of equipment;   [PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW).]B. Acquisition of computer software and systems;   [PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW).]C. Development of computer systems and computer programs;   [PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW).]D. Computer operations; and   [PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW).]E. Any other standards determined necessary by the Chief Information Officer and the board.   [PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §12 (AMD).] 4.  Board approval required for written standards for data processing and telecommunications.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §13 (RP).] 5.  Develop and implement strategic and departmental planning process.  The Chief Information Officer, with the participation of the affected state agencies, shall develop and maintain strategic planning initiatives for all of State Government and specific state agencies for data processing and telecommunications. The Chief Information Officer is responsible for assisting state agencies in implementing the planning process.   The Chief Information Officer shall submit a report on the planning process to the Governor and the Legislature at the beginning of each legislative session.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §14 (AMD).] 6.  Report to the Legislature.  The Chief Information Officer shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs by January 31st of each year with respect to the achievements, the problems and the procedures planned for resolving the problems of the office and its mission. This report must include a complete compilation of written standards for data processing and telecommunications.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §14 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 12, §§SS12-14 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1975 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 1: CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER|5 §1975. Noncompliance

 §1975. Noncompliance The purchase of data processing equipment, software or services or internal systems development efforts may not be made except in accordance with this chapter. An agency may not purchase any data processing equipment, software or services without the prior written approval of the commissioner or the Chief Information Officer. The State Controller may not authorize payment for data processing equipment, software or services without evidence of prior approval of the purchases by the commissioner or the Chief Information Officer.   [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]1.  Noncompliance defined.  A state agency is in noncompliance with this chapter if the agency:   A. Purchases data processing equipment, software or services in noncompliance with this chapter; or   [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]B. Fails to adhere to the data processing standards established by the commissioner and the Chief Information Officer.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §15 (AMD).][PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §15 (AMD).] 2.  Penalty.  Any state agency found to be in noncompliance as defined in this section is prohibited from acquiring or purchasing data processing equipment, software and services until the commissioner or the Chief Information Officer determines that the state agency is in compliance with this chapter.   Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the commissioner or the Chief Information Officer may act to acquire or purchase data processing equipment, software and services to maintain or meet the emergency needs of a state agency.   [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 667, §A3 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 12, §SS15 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1976 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 1: CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER|5 §1976. Use of State Government computer system

 §1976. Use of State Government computer system 1.  Confidentiality.  Computer programs, technical data, logic diagrams and source code related to data processing or telecommunications are confidential and are not public records, as defined in Title 1, section 402, subsection 3, to the extent of the identified trade secrets. To qualify for confidentiality under this subsection, computer programs, technical data, logic diagrams and source code must:   A. Contain trade secrets, as defined in Title 10, section 1542, subsection 4, held in private ownership; and   [PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW).]B. Have been provided to a state agency by an authorized independent vendor or contractor under an agreement by which:   (1) All trade secrets that can be protected are identified without disclosing the trade secret;   (2) The vendor or contractor retains all intellectual property rights in those trade secrets; and   (3) The state agency agrees to hold and use the programs, data, diagrams or source code without disclosing any identified trade secrets.   [PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW).] 2.  Public records.  Except as provided in subsection 1, any document created or stored on a State Government computer must be made available in accordance with Title 1, chapter 13.   [PL 2007, c. 597, §4 (AMD).] 3.  Violation.   [PL 2003, c. 176, §2 (RP).] 4.  Penalty.   [PL 2003, c. 176, §2 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 388, §14 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 176, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 597, §4 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1981 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 2: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES|5 §1981. Mission of Office of Information Technology

 §1981. Mission of Office of Information Technology The mission of the Office of Information Technology includes providing high-quality, responsive, cost-effective information technology services to the agencies, instrumentalities and political subdivisions of State Government. These services include, but are not limited to, voice and data computer and networking services, applications development and maintenance and desktop support, centralized geographic information systems and data and security advice to customers.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]1.  Service agency.  The office shall serve as a service agency to meet the needs of client agencies in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.   A. The office shall ensure that a high quality of service is provided to all users.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]B. The office shall allocate resources as necessary to meet peak demands and to best use available resources.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]C. The office shall ensure adequate backup for all information services.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] 2.  Duties of office.  The office shall provide the major data processing and telecommunications services in State Government, including computer operations and programming and applications systems. The office, as authorized by the commissioner, shall work to ensure consistency in programming services, stability in data processing functions, reliability in the operation and maintenance of systems throughout State Government and responsiveness and flexibility to react to changing situations and needs.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 12, §SS16 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1983 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 2: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES|5 §1983. Intergovernmental cooperation and assistance

 §1983. Intergovernmental cooperation and assistance The commissioner may enter into agreements with the Federal Government, the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System and other agencies and organizations that will promote the objectives of this chapter and accept funds from the Federal Government, municipal and county agencies or any individual or corporation to be expended for purposes consistent with this chapter.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 12, §SS16 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1984 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 2: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES|5 §1984. Internal services fund accounts

 §1984. Internal services fund accounts The office may establish internal services fund accounts. These funds include, but are not limited to, appropriations made to the office, funds transferred to the office from within the department and funds received for data processing and telecommunications planning services rendered to state agencies.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 12, §SS16 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1985 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 2: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES|5 §1985. Response to requests for public records

 §1985. Response to requests for public records Each agency that collects and uses data or information is responsible for responding to requests for public data or information hosted on state-owned computer devices. The office shall assist the agency in searching for and identifying all data and information stored within the office and in retrieving and compiling the data and information.   [PL 2009, c. 165, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 165, §1 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1991 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 3: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS|5 §1991. Definitions

 §1991. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]1.  Administrator.  "Administrator" means the Administrator of the Office of Geographic Information Systems.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] 2.  Geographic information system or GIS.  "Geographic information system" or "GIS" means an entire formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, process, digital data base or system that electronically records, stores, reproduces and manipulates by computer geographic information system data.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] 3.  Geographic information system data or GIS data.  "Geographic information system data" or "GIS data" means geographic information that has been compiled and digitized for use in geographic information systems by a state agency, either alone or in cooperation with other agencies.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] 4.  Geographic information system services or GIS services.  "Geographic information system services" or "GIS services" means the process of gathering, storing, maintaining and providing geographic information system data for geographic information systems. "Geographic information system services" or "GIS services" does not include general purpose data processing services.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 12, §SS16 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1992 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 3: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS|5 §1992. Office of Geographic Information Systems established

 §1992. Office of Geographic Information Systems established The Office of Geographic Information Systems is established within the Office of Information Technology.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 12, §SS16 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1993 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 3: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS|5 §1993. Powers

 §1993. Powers The Office of Information Technology through the Office of Geographic Information Systems shall:   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]1.  Geographic information system.  Establish, maintain and operate a geographic data base information center, develop and administer standards, subject to the approval of the Chief Information Officer, and provide geographic information system services to the public. A request to provide the Legislature or an office of the Legislature with existing information for the purposes of making policy decisions must be considered high priority;   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] 2.  GIS data repository.  Create a GIS data repository for the proper management of GIS data and ensure the GIS data are documented, including ownership. Data must be stored and managed in a manner that facilitates the evolution of a distributed agency GIS network;   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] 3.  Data ownership.  Maintain GIS base map data and other multipurpose data not specific to any state agency. All other GIS data are owned by the agency originally compiling the mapped data that were digitized for the GIS. Data owners are responsible for updating their GIS data and certifying its accuracy;   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] 4.  Accuracy level.  Ensure that GIS data added on the GIS data repository are developed and maintained at an accuracy level and in a format that meets the GIS data standards, kept in a format that is compatible with the GIS and, upon request of a potential user, made available to the user;   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] 5.  Charges.  Levy appropriate charges on those using the services provided by the office, except that charges may not be levied on the Legislature for existing information. The charges must be fixed in a schedule or schedules. The schedule of charges must be supported and explained by accompanying information and approved by the Chief Information Officer and the commissioner; and   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] 6.  Consultation with Chief Information Officer.  Consult with the Chief Information Officer on all major policy issues, including fee schedules, related to the management of GIS data and development of GIS data standards.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 12, §SS16 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1994 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 3: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS|5 §1994. Intergovernmental cooperation and assistance

 §1994. Intergovernmental cooperation and assistance The administrator, with the approval of the Chief Information Officer, may enter into such agreements with other agencies and organizations as will promote the objectives of this subchapter and accept funds from public and private organizations to be expended for purposes consistent with this subchapter.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 12, §SS16 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1995 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 3: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS|5 §1995. Licensing agreements

 §1995. Licensing agreements GIS data are subject to licensing agreements and may be made available only in accordance with this subchapter and upon payment of fees established under this subchapter. The licensing agreement must protect the security and integrity of the GIS data, limit the liability of the data owners and the office providing the services and products and identify the source of the GIS data.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 12, §SS16 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 1996 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 3: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS|5 §1996. Priority of responsibilities

 §1996. Priority of responsibilities The activities authorized under this subchapter do not take priority over the primary responsibilities of the Office of Information Technology. If there are not sufficient financial or personnel resources for the Office of Geographic Information Systems to perform certain GIS services and deliver GIS data and products as provided in this subchapter, the administrative management functions related to the Office of Geographic Information Systems, technical support for other state agency GIS users, office equipment maintenance and GIS data base management must take precedence.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 12, §SS16 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 2001 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 4: MAINE LIBRARY OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION|5 §2001. Short title

 §2001. Short title This subchapter may be known and cited as "the Maine Library of Geographic Information Act."   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 12, §SS16 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 2004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 4: MAINE LIBRARY OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION|5 §2004. Liability

 §2004. Liability The geographic information board and any of the parties submitting data to the Maine Library of Geographic Information for public use may not be held liable for any use of those data.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 12, §SS16 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 2005 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 4: MAINE LIBRARY OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION|5 §2005. Copyrights and fees

 §2005. Copyrights and fees Copyright or licensing restrictions may not be fixed by the geographic information board or data custodians to the information made available through the Maine Library of Geographic Information. The geographic information board may set fees for electronic copies of library data that are no more than 3 times the actual cost of reproduction. Fee schedules must be set annually and made readily available to requestors.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 12, §SS16 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 2006 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 4: MAINE LIBRARY OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION|5 §2006. Geospatial data accounts

 §2006. Geospatial data accounts 1.  Accounts established.  There are established within the office separate accounts, referred to in this section as "the accounts," to be administered by the geographic information board.   [PL 2013, c. 122, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Sources of funding.  The following must be paid into the accounts:   A. All money appropriated for inclusion in the accounts;   [PL 2013, c. 122, §1 (NEW).]B. All interest earned from investments of the accounts;   [PL 2013, c. 122, §1 (NEW).]C. Any money allocated from Other Special Revenue Funds accounts for the purpose of the accounts;   [PL 2013, c. 122, §1 (NEW).]D. Proceeds from any bonds issued for the purpose of the accounts; and   [PL 2013, c. 122, §1 (NEW).]E. Matching funds received from the Federal Government or other legal entity for geospatial data acquisition expenditures made from the accounts pursuant to subsection 4.   [PL 2013, c. 122, §1 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 122, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Use of accounts.  The purpose of the accounts is to continue projects developed by the geographic information board. The accounts must be used to provide and maintain to the extent practicable statewide GIS data sets necessary for the efficient delivery of state services and to conserve state expenditures through partnerships with other GIS stakeholders interested in acquiring the same data sets. The accounts may be used at the discretion of the geographic information board for acquiring geospatial data primarily including but not limited to the following data sets:   A. An orthoimagery program. Imagery collected through this program must be from all areas of the State and be 4-band images that include the red, green, blue and near infrared bands; and   [PL 2013, c. 122, §1 (NEW).]B. An elevation data set. A consistent statewide elevation data set must be collected using light detection and ranging technology or an equivalent method.   [PL 2013, c. 122, §1 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 122, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Matching funds.  State funds used to purchase geospatial data must be matched by funding from other sources at at least a one-to-one ratio.   [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. YYY, §2 (AMD).] 5.  Annual report.  The Chief Information Officer shall submit a written report by January 15, 2014 and annually thereafter to the Governor and the Legislature on the accounts' balance and expenditures.   [PL 2013, c. 122, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 122, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. YYY, §2 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 2011 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 4: FINANCE|Chapter 163: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|Subchapter 5: APPEALS PROCESS|5 §2011. Appeals

 §2011. Appeals Any state agency or semiautonomous state agency disagreeing with an action or decision of the Chief Information Officer as it affects that agency may appeal the decision in accordance with the provisions of this section.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).]1.  Appeal.  A state agency may appeal the decision or action of the Chief Information Officer to the commissioner.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] 2.  Appeal to Governor.  In the event that an agency is aggrieved by the decision of the commissioner, the agency may appeal to the Governor to alter the decision or action, and the decision of the Governor is final.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] 3.  Written decisions.  In responding to a state agency, the person or organization to whom the appeal has been made shall provide the decision in writing. If the decision fails to uphold the state agency appeal, the decision must contain the specific reasons for the decision.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §16 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 12, §SS16 (NEW).