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NE Code § 81-1120 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120 - Materiel Division Revolving Fund; created; use; investment.

81-1120.  Materiel Division Revolving Fund; created; use; investment.(1) There is hereby created the Materiel Division Revolving Fund. The fund shall be administered by the materiel division of the Department of Administrative Services. The fund shall consist of (a) fees paid for printing, copying, central supply, and mailing services provided to state agencies and local subdivisions by the division and (b) assessments charged by the materiel administrator to state agencies, boards, and commissions for purchasing services provided by the division. Such assessments shall be adequate to cover actual and necessary expenses associated with providing the service. The fund shall be used to pay for expenses incurred by the division to provide such services.(2) State agencies, boards, and commissions shall make the materiel division assessment payments to the fund no later than August 1 of each year, or in four equal payments to be made no later than August 1, October 1, February 1, and April 1 of each year, at the discretion of the materiel administrator.(3) Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1994, LB 1194, § 2;   Laws 1995, LB 7, § 119;  Laws 2003, LB 424, § 6.  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 81-1120.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.01 - Communications system; declaration of legislative purpose.

81-1120.01.  Communications system; declaration of legislative purpose.The Legislature hereby declares that an efficient and reliable communications system is vital to the state during the conduct of regular business of the state and in times of emergency and that substantial economies can be effected by joint use of a consolidated communications system by departments, agencies, and subdivisions of state government. It is, therefor, declared to be the purpose of sections 23-1715, 81-1108.02, 81-1120.01 to 81-1120.03, 81-1120.15 to 81-1120.28, and 81-1423 and the policy of the state to provide for the continual development of an efficient and reliable communications system for joint use by departments, agencies, and subdivisions of state government, to effect maximum practical consolidation and joint use of existing communications facilities and services owned or used by the state, and generally to coordinate all communications functions and activities of state government.Source   Laws 1967, c. 572, § 1, p. 1879;   Laws 1975, LB 427, § 3;   Laws 1984, LB 1125, § 4;   Laws 1986, LB 965, § 21.
NE Code § 81-1120.02 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.02 - Terms, defined.

81-1120.02.  Terms, defined.As used in sections 81-1120.01 to 81-1120.29, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) Director means the Director of Communications;(2) Division means the division of communications of the office of Chief Information Officer;(3) Communications system means the total communications facilities and equipment owned, leased, or used by all departments, agencies, and subdivisions of state government; and(4) Communications means any transmission, emission, or reception of signs, signals, writing, images, and sounds or intelligence of any nature by wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic systems.Source   Laws 1967, c. 572, § 2, p. 1880;   Laws 1971, LB 675, § 3;   Laws 1975, LB 427, § 4;   Laws 1984, LB 1125, § 5;   Laws 1986, LB 965, § 22;  Laws 2000, LB 893, § 2;  Laws 2006, LB 921, § 6;  Laws 2011, LB378, § 26.
NE Code § 81-1120.03 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.03 - Office of Chief Information Officer; division of communications; creation; Director of Communications; appointment; qualifications.

81-1120.03.  Office of Chief Information Officer; division of communications; creation; Director of Communications; appointment; qualifications.There is hereby created, within the office of Chief Information Officer, a division of communications to be headed by the Director of Communications. The Chief Information Officer shall appoint as Director of Communications any person who has not less than six years' experience in a position or positions which include responsibility for management, purchase, lease, or control of communications for a private or governmental enterprise. No person shall hold the position of director who is directly or indirectly interested in any communications common carrier or other company engaged in the furnishing of communications services or facilities, but investment in stock of a communications common carrier in an amount determined by the Chief Information Officer to be not significant shall not be considered disqualifying.Source   Laws 1967, c. 572, § 3, p. 1880;   Laws 1971, LB 675, § 4;   Laws 1975, LB 427, § 5;  Laws 2000, LB 893, § 3;  Laws 2006, LB 921, § 7.
NE Code § 81-1120.04 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.04 - Transferred to section 81-1120.17.

81-1120.04.  Transferred to section 81-1120.17.
NE Code § 81-1120.05 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.05 - Transferred to section 81-1120.18.

81-1120.05.  Transferred to section 81-1120.18.
NE Code § 81-1120.06 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.06 - Transferred to section 81-1120.19.

81-1120.06.  Transferred to section 81-1120.19.
NE Code § 81-1120.07 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.07 - Transferred to section 81-1120.20.

81-1120.07.  Transferred to section 81-1120.20.
NE Code § 81-1120.08 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.08 - Transferred to section 81-1120.22.

81-1120.08.  Transferred to section 81-1120.22.
NE Code § 81-1120.09 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.09 - Transferred to section 81-1120.23.

81-1120.09.  Transferred to section 81-1120.23.
NE Code § 81-1120.10 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.10 - Transferred to section 81-1120.24.

81-1120.10.  Transferred to section 81-1120.24.
NE Code § 81-1120.11 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.11 - Transferred to section 81-1120.25.

81-1120.11.  Transferred to section 81-1120.25.
NE Code § 81-1120.12 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.12 - Transferred to section 81-1120.26.

81-1120.12.  Transferred to section 81-1120.26.
NE Code § 81-1120.13 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.13 - Transferred to section 81-1120.27.

81-1120.13.  Transferred to section 81-1120.27.
NE Code § 81-1120.14 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.14 - Transferred to section 81-1120.28.

81-1120.14.  Transferred to section 81-1120.28.
NE Code § 81-1120.15 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.15 - Director of Communications; powers, duties, and responsibilities.

81-1120.15.  Director of Communications; powers, duties, and responsibilities.The Director of Communications shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:(1) To provide the Legislature and the Governor technical assistance, advice, and information concerning the financial and administrative operations of the communications systems of all agencies of the state;(2) To provide the Legislature and the Governor recommendations for dealing with financial, management, and organizational problems affecting the communications systems and services of the state, its departments and agencies. The recommendations submitted to the Legislature shall be submitted electronically;(3) To make inquiries of the agencies as to their communications charges and prepare cost comparisons to insure that uniformity, efficiency, and equality be achieved within the communications system;(4) To make recommendations to the agencies pertaining to revisions to internal systems as may be necessary to promote frugality and economy in the communications system; and(5) To provide services such as system review, system design, feasibility studies, equipment reviews, and for long-range planning and management service within the division of communications.Source   Laws 1975, LB 427, § 6;   Laws 1979, LB 322, § 50;   Laws 1981, LB 545, § 33;  Laws 2012, LB782, § 189.
NE Code § 81-1120.16 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.16 - Director of Communications; powers and duties; investigation; report.

81-1120.16.  Director of Communications; powers and duties; investigation; report.It shall be the duty of the director to consult each department, office, board, bureau, commission, or institution in the state for which money is to be appropriated and expended for communications services, equipment, or facilities, including the executive and judicial departments, state colleges, university, and state institutions. The director shall make or cause to be made under his or her supervision an investigation to determine whether the appropriations are being judiciously and economically expended for the purposes for which they were made and shall transmit to the Governor, the Legislative Fiscal Analyst, and the expending agency a complete report of each such investigation. The report submitted to the Legislative Fiscal Analyst shall be submitted electronically. In making such investigations he or she shall, at all reasonable times, have access to the offices of all state departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, and institutions and may, for the purpose of obtaining information as to the operation and communications needs thereof, examine the books, papers, and public records therein, and the agencies shall, through their proper officers, furnish such data, information, or statements as may be requested of them.Source   Laws 1975, LB 427, § 7;  Laws 2006, LB 921, § 8;  Laws 2012, LB782, § 190.
NE Code § 81-1120.18 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.18 - Division of communications; form advisory boards; expenses.

81-1120.18.  Division of communications; form advisory boards; expenses.The division of communications may form temporary advisory boards to provide advice in the development, management, administration, and operation of a consolidated communications system to meet the communications requirements of all departments and agencies of state government. Board members shall be selected by the division and shall receive no compensation for duties performed as members of a board, but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred while engaged in the performance of their duties under the provisions of sections 81-1108.02, 81-1120.01 to 81-1120.03, 81-1120.15 to 81-1120.28, and 81-1423 as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177.Source   Laws 1967, c. 572, § 5, p. 1882;   R.R.S.1943, § 81-1120.05;   Laws 1975, LB 427, § 9;   Laws 1981, LB 204, § 190;   Laws 1981, LB 381, § 32;   Laws 1984, LB 1125, § 6;   Laws 1986, LB 965, § 23;  Laws 2020, LB381, § 110.
NE Code § 81-1120.19 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.19 - Division of communications; powers; limitation.

81-1120.19.  Division of communications; powers; limitation.The division shall have authority to purchase or lease communications facilities, services, or channels on terms which are for the best interests of the State of Nebraska. In making the decision as to what proposal is for the best interests of the state, the decision of the division shall be based upon, but not necessarily limited to, (1) the total cost to the state, computed in accordance with accepted governmental cost-accounting procedures taking into account taxes to be paid or foregone, interest rates, and obsolescence; (2) the quality of the service offered; (3) the comprehensiveness of the proposed facilities or plan; (4) the financial responsibility of the supplier or carrier submitting the proposal; (5) the repair and maintenance capabilities of the supplier or carrier; (6) the experience as a communications carrier or supplier, as applicable; and (7) the alternate methods or facilities available. The powers conferred by this section shall be subject to the condition that, except for existing state-owned facilities, the division shall obtain all telecommunications service as defined in section 86-121 from telecommunications carriers that are certificated or permitted by, or registered with, the Public Service Commission for any area in which such services are rendered. Any purchase or lease, except from such telecommunications carriers, made by the division shall be made through the materiel division of the Department of Administrative Services pursuant to the functions, powers, and duties of such division.Source   Laws 1967, c. 572, § 6, p. 1883;   Laws 1971, LB 675, § 5;   R.R.S.1943, § 81-1120.06;   Laws 1975, LB 427, § 10;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 508;  Laws 2003, LB 112, § 1.  Cross References  Telecommunications carriers, certification and permit requirements, see sections 86-128 and 86-129.
NE Code § 81-1120.20 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.20 - Joint use of communications; departments; agencies; cooperation.

81-1120.20.  Joint use of communications; departments; agencies; cooperation.Personnel of all departments, offices, and agencies of state government shall cooperate and assist to the maximum extent possible in the consolidation, redistribution, and joint use of communications systems and services used by and under the direction of such departments or agencies and shall coordinate all communications services or facilities procurement through the Director of Communications.Source   Laws 1967, c. 572, § 7, p. 1883;   R.R.S.1943, § 81-1120.07;   Laws 1975, LB 427, § 11.
NE Code § 81-1120.22 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.22 - Director of Communications; develop system of billings and charges; payment; deposit.

81-1120.22.  Director of Communications; develop system of billings and charges; payment; deposit.The Director of Communications shall develop a system of equitable billings and charges for communications services provided in any consolidated or joint-use system of communications. Such system of charges shall reflect, as nearly as may be practical, the actual share of costs incurred on behalf of or for services to each department, agency, or political subdivision provided communications services. Using agencies shall pay for such services out of appropriated or available funds. Beginning July 1, 2011, all payments shall be credited to the Communications Revolving Fund. Beginning July 1, 2011, all collections for payment of telephone expenses shall be credited to the Communications Revolving Fund.Source   Laws 1967, c. 572, § 8, p. 1883;   Laws 1969, c. 584, § 109, p. 2416;   Laws 1973, LB 431, § 1;   Laws 1974, LB 1048, § 42;   R.R.S.1943, § 81-1120.08;   Laws 1975, LB 427, § 13;   Laws 1995, LB 7, § 120;  Laws 2011, LB378, § 27;  Laws 2017, LB3, § 1.
NE Code § 81-1120.24 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.24 - Nebraska educational television network; exempt from sections; when.

81-1120.24.  Nebraska educational television network; exempt from sections; when.Sections 23-1715, 81-1108.02, 81-1120.01 to 81-1120.03, 81-1120.15 to 81-1120.28, and 81-1423 shall not apply to the Nebraska educational television network except for such services or assistance as may be mutually beneficial and agreed upon by and between the division of communications and the Nebraska Educational Television Commission. Under conditions of emergency declared by the Governor, the communications resources of the Nebraska educational television network shall be coordinated with the communications system, as directed by the Governor, so as to provide full use of available services in the rendering of public assistance and providing aid and protection to life and property.Source   Laws 1967, c. 572, § 10, p. 1884;   Laws 1971, LB 675, § 7;   R.R.S.1943, § 81-1120.10;   Laws 1975, LB 427, § 15.
NE Code § 81-1120.25 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.25 - Emergency; Governor; direct assumption of control.

81-1120.25.  Emergency; Governor; direct assumption of control.In the event of an emergency, the Governor may direct the assumption of control over all or part of the communications system pursuant to the Emergency Management Act.Source   Laws 1967, c. 572, § 11, p. 1884;   R.R.S.1943, § 81-1120.11;   Laws 1975, LB 427, § 16;   Laws 1996, LB 43, § 51.  Cross References  Emergency Management Act, see section 81-829.36.
NE Code § 81-1120.26 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.26 - Director of Communications; state or political subdivision; gifts, property; accept; purpose; procedure.

81-1120.26.  Director of Communications; state or political subdivision; gifts, property; accept; purpose; procedure.The Director of Communications is hereby authorized to receive gifts, contributions, property and equipment from public or private sources to be utilized in providing communications services, and to participate with the federal government in carrying out programs for communications services within the State of Nebraska. Whenever the federal government or any agency or officer thereof shall offer to the state, or through the state to any political subdivision thereof, communications services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds by way of gift, grant, or loan for purposes of communications system objectives, the state, acting through the Governor, or such political subdivision, acting with the consent of the Governor and through its executive officer or governing body, may accept such offer and upon such acceptance the Governor or executive officer or governing body of such political subdivision may authorize any officer of the state or such political subdivision to receive such services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds on behalf of the state or such political subdivision, and subject to the terms of the offer and rules and regulations, if any, of the agency making the offer.Source   Laws 1967, c. 572, § 12, p. 1884;   R.R.S.1943, § 81-1120.12;   Laws 1975, LB 427, § 17.
NE Code § 81-1120.27 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.27 - Telecommunications system; uses; member of Legislature; long-distance calls; how made.

81-1120.27.  Telecommunications system; uses; member of Legislature; long-distance calls; how made.(1) The facilities of the state's telecommunications systems are provided for the conduct of state business. In addition, the state's telecommunications systems, cellular telephones, electronic handheld devices, or computers may be used by state employees and officials for emails, text messaging, local calls, and long-distance calls to children at home, teachers, doctors, day care centers, baby-sitters, family members, or others to inform them of unexpected schedule changes, and for other essential personal business. Any such use for essential personal business shall be kept to a minimum and shall not interfere with the conduct of state business. A state employee or official shall be responsible for payment or reimbursement of charges, if any, that directly result from any such communication. The Department of Administrative Services may establish procedures for reimbursement of charges pursuant to this section.(2) A member of the Legislature, while engaged in legislative business, may make personal long-distance calls on the state telecommunications system or by using his or her state credit card. At the end of every month upon the member's receipt of his or her long-distance call record, the personal long-distance calls shall be designated by the member and the member billed for such calls. Reimbursement to the state for such personal long-distance calls by the member shall be made within thirty days from the date of designation.(3) A member of the Legislature, at his or her own sole discretion, may designate any long-distance call as sensitive or confidential in nature. If a long-distance call is designated as sensitive or confidential in nature, any long-distance call record used in an audit shall contain only the date the long-distance call was made and the cost of the call. In no case shall the person conducting the audit have access to a long-distance call number designated as sensitive or confidential in nature by the member without the written consent of the member. No calls made to or by a member of the Legislature which are sensitive or confidential in nature shall be required to be disclosed except that such calls shall be so designated by the member, and only the amount of the call and such designation shall be made available to a person conducting an audit.For purposes of this subsection, sensitive or confidential in nature shall mean that either the member of the Legislature or the caller would reasonably expect that the nature or the content of the call would not be disclosed to another person without the consent of the member and the caller.Source   Laws 1967, c. 572, § 13, p. 1885;   R.R.S.1943, § 81-1120.13;   Laws 1975, LB 427, § 18;   Laws 1992, LB 722, § 3;   Laws 1993, LB 579, § 3;  Laws 2009, LB626, § 6.
NE Code § 81-1120.28 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1120.28 - Communications system; not to function as news agency; information; privileged; exceptions.

81-1120.28.  Communications system; not to function as news agency; information; privileged; exceptions.The communications system and the director shall not function as a public information or news agency. Communications transmitted on or through the communications system shall be the privileged information of the sender and receiver; Provided, that this shall not prohibit the sender or receiver from releasing to others or to the public such information; and provided further, that in the event of an emergency, the Governor shall have the power to direct release of such information as he deems in the best interests of the state.Source   Laws 1967, c. 572, § 14, p. 1885;   R.R.S.1943, § 81-1120.14;   Laws 1975, LB 427, § 19.