(1) The executive director of the legislative services division shall provide technical staff support to the legislative branch computer system information technology planning council. In performing this duty, the legislative services division shall assist the planning council by:

(a) developing or having developed analyses of existing and alternate systems; maintaining an enterprise architecture program to include:

(i) enterprise architecture principles and technology standards that are aligned with business needs;

(ii) decisionmaking processes that guide the application of the principles; and

(iii) a repository of business and technical information to support sound decisions;

(b) providing technical solutions developing analyses of existing and advice related alternate systems to the standards set by the planning council; identify candidates for automation,

(c) assisting in assessing benefits and costs of optional alternate solutions;

(d) apprising the planning council of developments and directions trends in the technology industry;

(e) maintaining a liaison with and informing the planning council of plans and directions within the executive branch; assisting in the selection and purchasing of supplies and equipment; and

(f) providing other assistance as may be requested. selecting and purchasing supplies and equipment that support the enterprise architecture principles adopted by the planning council;

(g) providing information and advice regarding information technology support of security, disaster recovery, and continuity of government; and

(h) providing other assistance as may be requested.

(2) The executive director shall encourage participation of appropriate personnel of the senate, the house of representatives, and other legislative entities in the provision of technical support.

Technical support