The following shall be the responsibilities and functions of the CIO:

(1) To act as the head administrator of the Department and to ensure that Department carries out all of its statutory duties;

(2) To act as the Governor’s chief adviser on issues relating to technology;

(3) To serve as the Cabinet level executive for both the Department of Technology and Information;

(4) To develop partnerships with state agencies in executing agreed upon technology strategies, plans and projects by ensuring the timely delivery of quality technology solutions, products and services on a cost effective basis, including setting and maintaining appropriate standards and managing relationships with, and the performance of, selected third party technology vendors;

(5) To build, develop, motivate and retain a high performing team of technology professionals that will enable the State to achieve its technology vision, strategies and specific performance objectives;

(6) Supervise, direct and account for the administration and operation of the Department of Technology and Information and its subsections, facilities, functions and employees;

(7) Appoint personnel as may be necessary for the administration and operation of the Department of Technology and Information within such limitations as may be imposed by law;

(8) Establish, consolidate or abolish such sections within the Department of Technology and Information or transfer or combine the powers, duties and functions of the subsections within the Department of Technology and Information as the Chief Information Officer, with the approval of the Governor, may deem necessary, providing that all powers, duties and functions required and assigned by law to the Department of Technology and Information shall be provided for and maintained;

(9) Make and enter into any and all contracts, agreements or stipulations for equipment, facilities and support services, and retain, employ and contract for the services of private and public consultants, research and technical personnel and to procure by contract consulting, research, technical and other services and facilities from public and private agencies in this State and other states, whenever the same shall be deemed by the Chief Information Officer to be necessary in the performance of the functions of the Department of Technology and Information; and necessary legal services shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 25 of this title;

(10) Delegate any of the Chief Information Officer’s powers, duties or functions to a manager, except the power to remove employees of the Department of Technology and Information or to determine their compensation;

(11) Establish and promulgate such rules and regulations governing the services and programs of the Department of Technology and Information and such other rules and regulations governing the administration and operation of the Department of Technology and Information as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Information Officer and which are not inconsistent with the federal and state law;

(12) Maintain such facilities throughout the State as may be required for the effective and efficient operation of the Department of Technology and Information;

(13) Prepare a proposed budget for the operation of the Department of Technology and Information to be submitted for the consideration of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Governor and the General Assembly as directed under this chapter;

(14) Coordinate the activities of the Department of Technology and Information with those of other state agencies concerned with the services provided; and

(15) Have any and all other powers and duties as are necessary to administer the powers, duties and functions of the Department of Technology and Information and implement the purposes of this subchapter.

73 Del. Laws, c. 86, § ?1; 74 Del. Laws, c. 128, § ?11; 75 Del. Laws, c. 88, § ?21(13); 82 Del. Laws, c. 185, § 1;