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R29-2-1 Purpose.
As provided in Section 63A-6-106 , all state agencies must subscribe to the telecommunications services of the Division of Information Technology Services, unless excepted by law. The purpose of this rule is to specify the standards and procedures required of state agencies for telecommunications services.
R29-2-2 Definitions.
(1) "agency" means all state agencies that fall within the purview 63A-6-106
(2) "division" means the Division of Information Technology Services.
R29-2-3 Required Agency Coordination with the Division of Information Technology Services.
A. Pursuant to Section 63A-6-106 , all state agencies shall coordinate with and adhere to the requirements of the Division when:
1. in need of consulting assistance on telecommunications systems;
2. installing a new telecommunications system;
3. making additions or changes to a telecommunications system; or
4. moving all or some agency offices to a new location.
B. Agencies shall contact the Division about, and the Division shall provide assistance with:
1. evaluations of systems and system changes;
2. long distance services and costs;
3. technical training;
4. service and equipment procurement;
5. bid and proposal specifications and evaluations;
6. liaison with vendors;
7. maintenance contracts;
8. networking;
9. billing and questions on billings;
10. repair service;
11. operator assistance;
12. wiring and wire installation;
13. equipment and problems and alternatives;
14. line information and installation; and
15. other similar services.
R29-2-4 Delegation of Authority over Telecommunications Functions.
A. Pursuant to Section 63A-6-104 , the Division may delegate specific telecommunications functions to specific agencies by written interagency agreement signed by the Division director and the head of the agency to which the authority is delegated.
B. Delegation agreements are subject to the approval of the executive director of the Department of Administrative Services.
C. Terms of the interagency agreement must adhere to the provisions of Section 63A-6-104 (3) and shall be audited for compliance by the Division at least annually.
D. Upon an audit finding of agency non-compliance, the Division director shall issue a written report to the Director of the Department of Administrative Services recommending termination of the agreement or other corrective action. The Division shall send copies to the subject agency and head of the agency's department.
E. The Division shall provide any agency found in non-compliance an opportunity for an informal hearing or written response.
F. If, after receiving the agency's response, the Division still finds non-compliance with agreement terms, the Division shall terminate the agreement, subject to approval of the Director of the Department of Administrative Services.
R29-2-5 Telecommunications Standards and Specifications.
A. The Division shall develop and update a listing of statewide telecommunications standards and specifications. Agencies may obtain copies of the current standards and specifications from the Division upon request.
B. Because most standards and specifications may vary considerably from one system to another, the Division shall specify all applicable standards and specifications in each agency contract or interagency delegation agreement.
R29-2-6 Fee Schedules.
As provided in Section 63A-6-105 , the Division shall determine a schedule of service fees to be charged agencies, based on the most cost effective and economical alternatives.
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KEY: telecommunications, data processing*, appellate procedures
1992
[Editor's note: Below are references
to the Utah Code that are listed by the
agency making this rule as authority
for the rule.]
63A-6-101
et seq.
Notice of Continuation December 15, 1997
