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Information Policy Office

Also known as:

Office of Information Systems Management (1987-1993)

Active dates:1987-1997

Authority:

1987 Minn. Laws Chap. 404 Sec. 80

Minn. Stat. 16B.41 [Repealed, 1997 c 202 art 3 s 36]

Function:

The office shall develop and establish a policy and standards for state agencies to follow for the development, purchase, and training for information systems. The purpose of the office is to develop, promote, and coordinate a state technology, architecture, standards and guidelines, information needs analysis techniques, contracts for the purchase of equipment and services, and training of state agency personnel on these issues.

Succeeded by:

Office of Technology

History:

The Legislature created the Information Policy Office in 1987 as a division within the Department of Administration.

Subordinate to:

Administration Department

Reports:

Report to the Legislature on Placement of the Information Policy Office (1988)

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Record last updated: 01/05/2026

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