Ordinance on the IT Governance of the Cantonal Administration (IT-Governance-Verordnung, ITGV) - Subject Matter (ITGV)

1. This ordinance regulates the governance of information technology within the cantonal administration (IT Governance).

1. This regulation applies to the cantonal administration and other organizational units, insofar as they receive IT services from the cantonal administration.

2. Reserved are special legal provisions or regulations.

1. IT applications are categorized into

a) IT basic services;

b) IT cross-sectional services;

c) IT specialized applications.

2. The Conference for Informatics and Information Security (KIS) is responsible for categorization.

1. IT Basic Services and IT Cross-Sectional Services are organized and operated by IT BS.

2. They are to be used by the departments. Exceptions are decided by the KIS.

1. IT specialist applications are organized and operated by the departments.

2. Exceptions are decided by the KIS (Central Information Services).

1. The following bodies strategically lead and manage the information technology of the cantonal administration

a) Government Council;

b) Government Delegation for Information Technology (RRDel Informatics);

c) KIS;

d) Office of Digital Administration (GDV).

2. The following bodies ensure the operational implementation of the information technology of the cantonal administration

a) IT BS;

b) IT departments of the departments, public prosecutor's office, and offices;

c) IT of the courts.

1. The Executive Council determines the strategic, organizational, and financial framework conditions.

1. The IT RRDel is a preparatory body for reporting by the KIS to the government council and advises the KIS on its tasks.

2. The KIS submits its protocols to the IT RRDel.

1. The KIS is the central governing body for the information technology of the cantonal administration. It serves as the coordination and interface between the strategic and operational bodies.

2. The KIS is particularly responsible for the following tasks

a) Steering the information technology in the interest of the cantonal administration, according to the specifications and on behalf of the government council;

b) Reporting to the government council;

c) Organizing and managing the IT project and IT service portfolio, and the quality of IT services;

d) Prioritizing IT initiatives based on cost-benefit criteria as part of financial and budget planning;

e) Strategic management and implementation of information security;

f) Coordination and collaboration with relevant stakeholders on IT-related topics.

3. To fulfill these tasks, the KIS may issue implementing provisions.

1. The KIS is composed of

a) one representative from each department;

b) one representative from the State Chancellery;

c) the head of GDV;

d) the head of IT BS.

2. The courts may delegate a person to the KIS.

3. The Executive Council elects the members of the KIS pursuant to paragraph 1, items a - d, and their chairperson.

1. The KIS is a collegial body and decides in the interest of the entire cantonal administration. It makes its decisions, if possible, by consensus. If no consensus is reached, the chairperson decides based on the discussion held. The chairperson may conduct consultative votes or consult the IT RRDel for advice. In other respects, the KIS constitutes itself.

2. It may engage external experts and form specialist committees.

1. The KIS has an office.

2. The office is managed within the Finance Department.

1. The communication between the Government Council and the KIS is facilitated by the Department of Finance.

1. The GDV promotes the digital transformation in the cantonal administration.

2. It organizes the digitalization portfolio of the cantonal administration and prioritizes digitalization projects.