(a)
A
technology advisory committee shall be appointed by the council for
the purpose of investigating opportunities to provide more efficient
and effective technology opportunities for the town and its citizens.
(b)
Membership
shall include seven persons appointed by the town council to alternating
two-year terms with no maximum number of years or terms.
(c)
A
vacancy on the board shall be filled by the town council as expeditiously
as practical after the date of the vacancy. Members appointed shall
serve at the will of the council.
(d)
A
chairman shall be appointed by the town council.
(e)
The
committee shall meet a minimum of four times per year.
(f)
In
order to achieve its purpose, the committee shall conduct periodic
meetings, all of which shall be open to the public as provided by
state law.
(g)
The
committee shall be responsible for contacting vendors and service
providers, acquiring and analyzing relevant data, and researching
leading-edge technology opportunities.
(h)
The
committee shall report back to the council at least once per year
for the purpose of updating the council on its work and progress,
and shall make additional periodic progress reports thereafter.
(i)
The
committee may divide itself into subcommittees as necessary, and may
select officers from among its membership, except the chair, who shall
be appointed by the town council.
(j)
The
committee shall be advisory in nature.
(k)
The
committee shall develop reports to the council as appropriate. Said
reports shall include recommendations that the town should undertake,
estimates of costs and timelines involved in implementing those recommendations,
and any and all other suggestions or information that might be of
use to the council and town staff.
(Ordinance 2012-7-3A adopted 7/3/12)
