BROADBAND COMMITTEE
Richard Rose, Chair
Under State Information Technology Board, completed its work by Dec. 2000.
CENTER FOR CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
The Center for Continuous Quality Improvement began as Employee Development and Training, organized as Work Force Quality in 1992, and assumed its current name in 1997. This office oversaw the Employee Development Center and coordinated the State Quality Initiative. It also custom designed training programs and provided consultant services to federal, State and local government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The Director coordinated training and employee awards programs statewide.
Under Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, disbanded in Aug. 2003.
CLERICAL WORKERS CAREER ADVANCEMENT TASK FORCE
In 1997, the Department of Budget and Management started the Clerical Workers Career Advancement Task Force with representation from the Maryland Higher Education Commission, the University System of Maryland, area community colleges, and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
The Task Force charge was to identify what clerical and secretarial positions of the Executive Branch would benefit from skills enhancement and training. The Task Force also was to examine impediments to career advancement; devise innovative training to enhance skills and enable employees to advance in their careers; and consider the feasibility of enrolling employees in college courses.
On Jan. 1, 1998, submitted report to House Appropriations Committee.
CONTRACTS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Within Office of Information Technology, restructured as Project Management Office under Strategic Planning in July 2005.
COUNCIL ON MANAGEMENT & PRODUCTIVITY
The Council on Management and Productivity formed as the Governor's Council on Management and Productivity: A Public-Private Enterprise, established by the Governor in May 1995 (Executive Orders 01.01.1995.12/ 23). The Council reorganized in 1996 under its present name within the Department of Budget and Management (Chapter 171, Acts of 1996). In 2002, the Council's duties and structure were altered (Chapter 126, Acts of 2002).
From the business community, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and the public, the Council sought innovative ways for the State to use its resources efficiently. The Council evaluated the structure and management of State government and recommends public-private alternatives for the administration of State programs and for the management and ownership of State real property assets. The Council also examined government contracting policies and procedures. Council subcommittees reviewed the operations of individual agencies and recommend improvements.
The Council had nineteen members. Ten were appointed by the Governor who named the chair. Four were named by the Senate President, four by the House Speaker, and one by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. Although authorization for the Council extended to July 1, 2007, funds for the Council were omitted from the FY2004 State budget (Code State Government Article, secs. 9-1801 through 9-1812).
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Under Office of Information Technology, abolished in Nov. 2004.
DIVISION OF FISCAL PLANNING
Formerly under Office of Budget, functions assumed by Office of Budget Analysis in July 1996.
DIVISION OF OPERATING BUDGET
Formerly under Office of Budget, functions assumed by Office of Budget Analysis in July 1996.
DIVISION OF POLICY ANALYSIS
In Jan. 2005, restructured as Division of Procurement Policy and Administration.
E-COMMERCE COMMITTEE
Peter Franchot, Co-Chair
Major F. Riddick, Jr., Co-Chair
Under State Information Technology Board, concluded its work in 1999.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES COMMITTEE
Dyan Brasington, Co-Chair
Donald N. Langenberg, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Under State Information Technology Board, concluded its work in 1999.
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING INSTITUTE
The Employee Development and Training Institute began in 1995 as the Employee Development Division in the Department of Personnel. As the Employee Development and Training Division, it transferred to the Department of Budget and Management in 1996. Shortly thereafter, the Division reorganized as the Employee Development and Training Institute.
The Institute was responsible for the Employee Development Center, Club Maryland, the Incentive and Innovative Idea Awards Program,the Service Awards Program,and the Quality Improvement Program. The Institute also coordinated the training and employee awards program and the State Quality Initiative (Code State Personnel & Pensions Article, secs. 10-101 through 10-404).
Abolished July 1, 2005.
ENABLING SERVICES & ADMINISTRATION
Under Telecommunications, renamed Enabling Technologies and Administration in 2004.
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SERVICES
Under Office of Information Technology, transferred to Department of Information Technology in July 2008 (Chapter 9, Acts of 2008).
ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS
Under Office of Information Technology, reorganized as Enterprise Information Services in Nov. 2004.
ENTERPRISE NETWORKING SERVICES
Under Office of Information Technology, renamed Enterprise Infrastructure Services in Jan. 2003.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Under Office of Information Technology, transferred to Department of Information Technology as Fiscal Services in July 2008 (Chapter 9, Acts of 2008).
GOVERNOR'S QUALITY COUNCIL
The Governor's Quality Council organized in 1992 as the State Quality Council (Executive Order 01.01.1992.15). It reorganized under as the Governor's Quality Council in October 1995 (Executive Order 01.01.1995.26). The Council was formed to make State government efficient and cost-effective by establishing total quality processes (also known as continuous quality improvement).
Continuous Quality Improvement helps management assess customer service levels and then redirect efforts towards a higher level of service that meets and exceeds the customer's requirements and expectations. Involving all managers and employees, it strives for continuous improvement achieved through teamwork. Continuous Quality Improvement was coordinated by the Department through the Governor's Quality Council.
On the Council, each State agency was represented by its quality improvement coordinator.
HEALTH COMMITTEE
Asa (Jack) Frost, Chair (410) 767-6989
Under the State Information Technology Board, the Committee concluded its work in 1999.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER
Under Employee Development and Training Institute, incorporated into other training programs in 1997.
INTERNET CRIME COMMITTEE
Timothy S. Smith, Chair
Under the State Information Technology Board, the Committee concluded its work in 1999.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Under Office of Information Technology, reorganized as Strategic Planning in July 2005.
LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT SERVICES
Under Office of Information Technology, reorganized as Network Services in 2004.
MANAGEMENT & LABOR SERVICES DIVISION
Under Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, reorganized as Management and Personnel Services Division in July 2002.
MARYLAND EMPLOYMENT CENTER
Under Recruitment and Examination Division of Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, replaced by an unstaffed Recruitment Kiosk in May 2005. The Kiosk is located at 300 West Preston Street, in Baltimore, on the first floor to the right of the visitors' waiting area.
MARYLAND UNIFORM COMPUTER INFORMATION TRANSACTIONS ACT (UCITA) COMMITTEE
Under State Information Technology Board, completed its work by Dec. 2000.
MARYLAND UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT (UETA) & DIGITAL SIGNATURE COMMITTEE
W. Kevin Hughes, Chair
Under State Information Technology Board, completed its work by Dec. 2000.
MARYLAND YEAR-2000 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Under Office of Information Technology, completed its work in Aug. 2000.
NETWORK & TECHNICAL SERVICES
Under Telecommunications, renamed Enterprise Networking Services in 1996.
NETWORKS DIVISION
Under Office of Information Technology, transferred to Department of Information Technology in July 2008 (Chapter 9, Acts of 2008).
OFFICE OF BUDGET
Renamed Office of Budget Analysis in July 1996.
OFFICE OF CAPITAL BUDGET
Renamed Office of Capital Budgeting in 1997.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Renamed Office of Personnel Services and Benefits on June 1, 1998.
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Established as Department of Information Technology in July 2008 (Chapter 9, Acts of 2008).
PERSONNEL CONSULTING DIVISION
Under Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, abolished July 2002; functions transferred to Management and Personnel Services Division.
PLANNING, POLICY, & STANDARDS
Under Office of Information Technology, functions assigned to Information Technology Investment Management in July 2002.
PLANNING, STANDARDS, & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Under Office of Information Technology, renamed Planning, Policy, and Standards in July 1999.
PRIVACY COMMITTEE
Timothy D. Baker, Chair
Under State Information Technology Board, concluded its work in 1999.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Under Office of Information Technology, completed its work in Aug. 2000.
SALARY ADMINISTRATION & POSITION CLASSIFICATION DIVISION
Under Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, renamed Classification and Salary Division in Nov. 2007.
SCHOOLS COMMITTEE
Under State Information Technology Board, completed its work by Dec. 2000.
SECURITY & ARCHITECTURE
Under Office of Information Technology, disbanded in July 2005.
STATE EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE ADVISORY COUNCIL
In 1985, the State Employees' Health Insurance Advisory Council was created (Chapter 217, Acts of 1985). The Council advised the Secretary of Budget and Management on implementation, maintenance, negotiations, and administration of the State Employees' Health Insurance Program. The Council also advised the Secretary on the procedure for soliciting bids from health care providers for a contract under the Program; the types of providers contracted to provide health care benefits; and the amounts of those benefits.
Repealed by Chapter 68, Acts of 2008.
STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Organized in July 2002 under Office of Information Technology, disbanded in Nov. 2004.
STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD
Coordinator: Joanne G. Rusk (410) 260-7863; e-mail: jrusk@dbm.state.md.us
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)
John P. Thompson, 2001; Jaye S. Gamble, 2002; Edward L. Maddox, 2005; Jane C. Philips, 2005; Bohdan Denysyk, Ph.D., 2006; Michael L. Gosse, Ph.D., 2006; Shelonda Stokes, 2006; Leslie C. Bauer, 2007; Laura Kittleman Yeatts, 2007; four vacancies.
Appointed by Senate President: Patrick J. Hogan; Leonard H. Teitelbaum.
Appointed by House Speaker: Peter Franchot; Samuel I. Rosenberg.
Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals: Philip S. Braxton
Ex officio: John T. Salmon, designee of Comptroller of Maryland; Cecilia Januszkiewicz, Secretary of Budget & Management; Aris Melissaratos, Secretary of Business & Economic Development; Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools; Boyd K. Rutherford, Secretary of General Services; S. Anthony McCann, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Christopher J. McCabe, Secretary of Human Resources; Audrey E. Scott, Secretary of Planning; Mary Ann Saar, Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services; Thomas E. (Tim) Hutchins, Secretary of State Police; Robert L. Flanagan, Secretary of Transportation; Calvin W. Burnett, Ph.D., Secretary of Higher Education; William E. Kirwan, Ph.D., Chancellor, University System of Maryland; Phillip A. Singerman, Ph.D., Executive Director, Maryland Technology Development Corp.
The Governor created the State Information Technology Board in 1993 (Executive Order 01.01.1993.06). The following year it was established by statute (Chapter 493, Acts of 1994). The Board advised the Chief of Information Technology on the Master Plan of Information Technology and such other matters as the Chief requested. In 1999, the Board was further mandated to study and make recommendations concerning Internet-based acts, including commerce, transgressions against user privacy, crime, and uses in the health care industry (Chapter 656, Acts of 1999).
The Board consisted of thirty-four members. Fifteen members were appointed to three-year terms by the Governor with Senate advice and consent. The Senate President and House Speaker each appointed two members and the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals appointed one. Fourteen served ex officio. The Governor named the chair (Code State Finance & Procurement Article, secs. 3-406 through 3-411).
The Board last met in 2004. Authorization for the Board was repealed in 2008 (Chapter 9, Acts of 2008).
STATE LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
The State Labor Relations Board was created within the Department of Budget and Management in 1999 (Chapter 298, Acts of 1999). The Board resolved disputes arising from the interpretation of contracts negotiated between the State and the elected exclusive representatives of State employees.
The Board consisted of five members. Four were appointed to six-year terms by the Governor with Senate advice and consent. One serves ex officio (Code State Personnel & Pensions Article, secs. 3-101 through 3-601).
Effective July 1, 2006, restructured as an independent unit of State government (Chapter 62, Acts of 2006).
STATEWIDE 800-MEGAHERTZ COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Chair: Frederick W. Puddester, Secretary of Budget & Management
Appointed by Secretary of Budget & Management: Stephen E. Allen, Sr.; Stanley K. Arthur; Robert R. Bass, M.D.; Robert Brady; George B. Brosan; Gilberto de Jesus; Randy Everett; John R. Frazier; Lewis E. Logan; David McMillion; Col. David B. Mitchell; John J. O'Neill, Jr.; Lawrence W. Priebe; Jonathan R. Seeman; Clay Stamp; Robert L. Swann; Mary Ann Viverette.
Appointed by Senate President: Patrick J. Hogan; Ida G. Ruben.
Appointed by House Speaker: Wheeler R. Baker; Mary-Dulany James.
At the request of the Legislature, the Secretary of Budget and Management appointed the Statewide 800-Megahertz Communications System Oversight Committee in June 1999. The Committee was to plan how to develop and fund a statewide 800-megahertz wireless communication system. Its preliminary report was made in June 1999, and its final report on December 30, 1999.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Under Office of Information Technology, transferred to Department of Information Technology in July 2008 (Chapter 9, Acts of 2008).
TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Under Telecommunications, renamed Voice and Technical Services in July 2002.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Telecommunications formed as the Telecommunications Division in the Department of General Services. The Division became the Office of Telecommunications Management in 1986, when the General Assembly expanded Department responsibilities for telecommunications management to provide guidelines and central direction to all State agencies in the procurement, use, and maintenance of communication systems. The Office reorganized as Telecommunications in 1990. It joined the Department of Budget and Management in 1996 under the Office of Information Technology, and was placed under Department Information Technology in 2002.
Voice, video, wireless, data and other electronic communication services, including MARCOM (an integrated digital State communications network), were coordinated by Telecommunications (Code State Finance & Procurement Article, secs. 4-901 through 4-904). The State of Maryland Telephone Directory also was produced by this office for State agencies.
Under Telecommunications were three units: Enabling Technologies and Administration; Telecommunications Access of Maryland; and Wireless Services.
Under Office of Information Technology, disbanded in Jan. 2005.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS OF MARYLAND
Under Office of Information Technology, transferred to Department of Information Technology in July 2008 (Chapter 9, Acts of 2008).
TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROCUREMENT
Formerly under Telecommunications, functions transferred in 1997 to Procurement Unit under Division of Policy Analysis.
TELEWORK STEERING COMMITTEE
In 1999, the Telework Steering Committee began its work (Chapter 466, Acts of 1999). The Committee assisted the Secretary of Budget and Management in establishing telework programs in all executive branch agencies. It also was to gauge the potential number of teleworkers in the executive branch; determine the cost effectiveness of teleworking; and, for agency managers, develop a list of teleworking benefits.
Authorization for Committee ended Sept. 30, 2001 (Code State Personnel & Pensions Article, sec. 2-806).
VOICE & CUSTOMER SERVICES
VOICE & TECHNICAL SERVICES
WEB SYSTEMS
WIRELESS COMMITTEE
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SERVICES
WIRELESS SUPPORT SERVICES
WORK FORCE QUALITY
WORK GROUP FOR REORGANIZATION OPTIONS (DHMH)
Appointed by Secretary of Budget & Management:
Chair: Jeane C. Guy, State Teleworking Coordinator
Frank Babusci; Carl L. Bart; Bernadette T. Benik; Iris Birenbaum; Jana Corn Burch; Norval E. Byrd; Danette Campell; Kevin Combs; Robert Crocetti; Mary J. Darling; Col. Milton Davis; Thomas Dixon; Karen Drake; Ozzie Edmondson; Rosemary Falck; Mark Feinroth; Linda Fike; John Flynn; Ronald Forsythe; Leslie Friedman; Stephanie Garrity; Stuart Goldberg; Armada F. Grant; John Grap; Sharon Graurer; Robert R. Hagans, Jr.; Michael T. Halpin; Ronald Heacock; Cecilia Januszkiewicz; David Jordan; Carol Kaiser; Ronald A. Karasic; Dennis J. Krysiak; Harold M. Kushner; Elliot Lasson; William Leimbach; Kathy Marr; Kenneth McNeill; Dennis Mesko; Sara Miller; Jake Mohorovic; Richard Montgomery; Christine Morris; Tanya Page; George Raley; Julian Rosemond; Sandy Sieglein; John Simkins; Benny F. Short; Eva M. Staubitz; Candida S. Steel; Donald Tynes; Beverly D. Valcovic; Gil Weidenfeld; Rodney J. Wiesinger; Thomas Wilkinson; Clolita Williams; Jeanne M. Zarnoch.
Renamed Technical Support Services under Telecommunications in 1997.
Under Telecommunications in Office of Information Technology, reorganized as Voice Services and moved to Enterprise Information Services in Nov. 2004.
Under Office of Information Technology, transferred to Department of Information Technology in July 2008 (Chapter 9, Acts of 2008).
Judith A. Wood, Chair
Under the State Information Technology Board, the Committee completed its work by Dec. 2000.
Under Telecommunications, renamed Wireless Support Services in 1997.
Under Telecommunications, renamed Wireless Services in July 2002.
Under Employee Development and Training Institute, renamed Center for Continuous Quality Improvement in 1997.
The Work Group for Reorganization Options met beginning in May 2002 to look at ways of restructuring the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The Work Group submitted a preliminary report in Nov. 2002 and last met in Jan. 2003.
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