(A) (1) The purpose hereof is to establish a formal policy to provide for the review and evaluation of software and hardware proposals by the Information Systems Department prior to submittal of those proposals to the Quorum Court for funding.
(2) Proposals for hardware or software systems to be used by county offices and departments shall include a written report reflecting the review and analysis of the proposed system by the Information Systems Department.
(3) In addition, the Information Systems Administrator or staff will be available to answer questions and provide additional information in the Quorum Court meetings where data processing system additions are to be reviewed and discussed.
(Res. 88-5, passed 9-21-88)
(B) (1) In accordance with A.C.A. § 26-28-102, the electronic data processing equipment, commonly referred to as a “computer,” acquired to keep the assessment records, to prepare the tax books and to prepare the Collector's records and receipts for property taxes, shall be authorized for use by other county offices for any appropriate purpose. The cost of other county uses of the equipment shall be prorated among the various county offices.
(2) The County Judge's office shall be responsible for the coordination of the county electronic data processing system, including internal planning of computer utilization programming and implementation, computer system security, new program applications or revisions to existing programs, program breakdowns and required service and repair, necessary planning and pricing and the conformance of the computer system with the Fiscal Management Act passed by the State Legislature.
(Ord. 82-36, passed 12-22-82)