Gov: OpenUpIowa Design Funding Request IOWAccess Advisory Council Meeting January 9 th, 2008

OpenUpIowa Project Summary Create One Website that will:  Increase openness in state government.  Educate Iowans about boards and commissions.  Simplify the board and commission application process.  Improve the board and commission appointment process. Scope Planning Completed 1/4/2008 ITE Design Funding For $20,000 Being Requested.

Project Participants  General Public  Iowans interested in serving the state  More than 80 board administrators throughout every state agency  The Governors Office  The Legislature

Service Improvements  Increase citizen access to financial information and activities of state boards and commissions.  Provide Iowans with one simple tool to identify, understand, and apply for current and future board openings.  Increase efficiency in data collection and communication with applicants and appointees.  Streamline information sharing between IGOV, Legislature, and Agencies.

Citizen Impact  Easily accessible information will educate Iowans and increase civic participation.  A simplified application process will increase citizen participation.  Shining light on financial activities will facilitate accountability.  Elimination of duplicate processes will improve the appointment and confirmation process.  Web-based database will simplify sharing opportunities between agencies.

Design Funding Request  Discussion  Questions