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 Thu, September 2, 2010 Administrative Variance Hearing 4:30 PM Planning Commission Meeting 7:30 PM Fri, September 3, 2010 Early Voting for Primary Election at the Library 10:00 AM Lunchtime Concert 12:00 PM First Fridays - "Indecision" performing 5:00 PM Sat, September 4, 2010 Early Voting for Primary Election at the Library 10:00 AM Mon, September 6, 2010 LABOR DAY 12:00 AM Early Voting for Primary Election at the Library 10:00 AM Tue, September 7, 2010 Early Voting for the Primary Election at the Library 10:00 AM Town Hall Meeting 7:30 PM Wed, September 8, 2010 Early Voting for the Primary Election at the Library 10:00 AM Thu, September 9, 2010 Early Voting for Primary Election at the Library 10:00 AM Fri, September 10, 2010 Lunchtime Concert 12:00 PM Sun, September 12, 2010 Second Sundays 12:00 PM Tue, September 14, 2010 Commissioners' Work Session 5:15 PM Thu, September 16, 2010 Girls Night Out 5:00 PM "Hope in Handbags" - A Silent Purse Auction 5:00 PM Historic Preservation Commission Meeting 6:00 PM Fri, September 17, 2010 "Hope in Handbags" - A Silent Purse Auction 11:00 AM Lunchtime Concert 12:00 PM Sat, September 18, 2010 "Hope in Handbags" - A Silent Purse Auction 10:00 AM Sun, September 19, 2010 Bel Air Festival for the Arts 10:00 AM Mon, September 20, 2010 Town Hall Meeting 7:30 PM Fri, September 24, 2010 Lunchtime Concert 12:00 PM Sat, September 25, 2010 5th Annual Harford County Wine Festival 12:00 PM Sun, September 26, 2010 5th Annual Harford County Wine Festival 12:00 PM Mon, September 27, 2010 9th Annual Golf Classic 11:00 AM Tue, September 28, 2010 Commissioners Work Session 5:15 PM Board of Appeals Meeting 7:30 PM |  |  IT is a sub-section of the Administration Department. Information technology is an enabler for a strong sense of community and provides the foundation for cost effective service delivery and sound fiscal management.
Information systems initiatives are established in the Town to closely align with the Town's goals and objectives. The IT staff insures that resources are continually focused in those areas that will provide the highest level of service to our citizens.
In the event of a disaster, it is essential that we are capable of continuing our responsibilities to our citizens, employees, customers and the public, despite any impairment to current operations. The IT staff practices standard emergency and recovery practices.
The Town has a sub-network system which consists of two separate systems (telephone and computer) connected through a bridge owned and maintained by Harford County Government.
All computers are password protected and the system is protected with a firewall. The Town does not use wireless connections to the system and there is no outside access to the server. Technical support is provided by highly skilled professionals. The IT staffing includes a full-time Information Technology Specialist and a part-time assistant.
The Technical Communications Committee bi-monthly reviews the overall computer system operation and submits annual budget requests to the Town Administrator for computer software, equipment and training for all departments. The Technical Communications Committee consists of all department heads, the Town Administrator, the IT Specialist, and the Senior Planner. The Director of Administration and IT Specialist oversees the daily operation of the system, purchasing of hardware and software, and computer training for all Town employees.
The Director of Administration and IT Specialist also oversee the Town's computerized telephone system. The staff is responsible for maintenance of the telephone system and the purchasing of associated hardware and software.  |  |