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IYo Tanol", ManlllmHt Prind~111 GuidinQ Principles The following principles shall guide the City of Arden Hills in its purchasing, management, and use of technology: 1. In general, the City of Arden Hill's information technology systems will be designed and coordinated to: . Accommodate and improve citizen access to public officials and employees, information, and services, . Enhance and continually improve the City's key functions and services; . Share information easily through standardized procedures and processes; 2. Technology investments should improve service delivery and/or staff effectiveness. 3, Information technology purchases shall, to the extent practical, integrate with existing systems and architecture, 4, Technology should be shared to the greatest extent possible. 5. Technology purchases should be evaluated with regards to functionality and usability by employees. 6. Data should be current, accurate, accessible, and secured from unauthorized access and accidental loss, 7. Where possible, the City will purchase pre-packaged software applications rather than building customized applications. 8. We will embrace information and communication systems that provide citizens with the opportunity to interact with us simply, predictably, and accurately. 9. Employees will receive the training necessary to achieve proficiency in the use of technology and information systems. No investment in technology will be made without a corresponding investment in training. 10. The Management Information Systems Committee, under the direction of the Community Services Director, will evaluate priorities and resources for accomplishing the City's technology and information management objectives. . City of Arden Hills Technology Master Plan 5