Purpose

City of Darwin Information Communication Technology Steering Committee is established in accordance with section 82 of the Local Government Act 2019. The purpose of the Committee is to ensure accountability and governance oversight of the ICT function, with a particular focus on assessment and monitoring of ICT projects, decision making and outcomes. In addition, the governance and oversight of ICT Infrastructure, Networks and Security.

Functions

The Committee will undertake the following key responsibilities and functions:

• Oversee the implementation of the ICT Roadmap of upcoming projects and provision of ICT infrastructure, networks and security
• Consider, evaluate and provide commercial, financial and risk recommendations regarding ICT projects and investment in future Information Technology (IT) capability
• Provide guidance and recommendations regarding strategic investment priorities, decision making and project methodologies, and provide advice to Chief Executive Officer
• Provide oversight and monitoring of IT implementation programs and schedules including the identification of key risks and dependencies and provide appropriate solutions and mitigation strategies that consider overarching return on ICT investments

Committee Members

Membership will consist of:

• Four (4) external members:
  • One (1) of whom will be the Chair of the Risk Management and Audit Committee
  • At least one (1) be qualified or have significant business experience in the field of ICT governance and project management
  • At least one (1) be qualified or have significant business experience in the field of commercial finance and contract management
• One (1) Elected Member and one (1) alternate Elected Member
• The Chief Executive Officer or Acting Chief Executive Officer
• The Lord Mayor may attend as an ex-officio

Register of Committee Membership

Information Communication Technology Steering Committee Membership

Meetings

The Committee will meet at least four (4) times per year and no more than eight (8) times annually, between February and November.

Terms of Reference

Information Communication Technology Steering Committee Terms of Reference

Further Information

For further information contact the Executive Manager Corporate and Customer Service on:

Tel | 08 8930 0300

Email | darwin@darwin.nt.gov.au