Section 52:18A-187 - Data processing and telecommunications; dutiesWith respect to data processing and telecommunications, the administration or the department, as the case may be, shall:
a. Assure the effectiveness of information processing throughout the State government;b. Advise in policy and planning decisions to insure that the State government is responsive to new programs involving data handling responsibilities;c. Assure that the information processing capabilities of the State are kept current and abreast of changing technology;d. Be the organization through which the agencies of the State government are kept informed as to current Statewide information processing capabilities and informed as to available machine sensible information;e. Be responsible for the continued development of efficient uses of information processing; andf. Assure that telecommunication services are provided throughout the State government in the most economical, uniform and effective manner.