The Intergovernmental Advisory Board isthe only organization that regularly brings together federal, state, and local Chief Information Officers to discuss emerging IT issues of mutual concern. The IAB consists of four CIOs from each level of government who meet in quarterly teleconferences. It is chaired by the Director of Intergovernmental Solutions at GSA.
Mission: The IAB goal is to promote knowledge and understanding of intergovernmental IT issues at the federal, state, local and, tribal government levels and to provide advice and guidance to The American Council for Technology (ACT) - formerly known as the Federation of Government Information Processing Councils (FGIPC) - on emerging IT intergovernmental issues and challenges they present.
The IAB is a "look ahead" organization that identifies and addresses issues that will be important to government officials in the next 12 months.
Membership: The IAB is comprised of 12 senior officials representing the various perspectives, experiences, and views of government. At any given time, four members represent each of the following: federal, state and local governments. The IAB is chaired by the Director of the Intergovernmental Solutions Division within the Office of Citizen Services and Communications at the U.S. General Services Administration. All members are nominated by the Chairperson and endorsed by the ACT Board.
Meetings: The IAB meets approximately four times per year by teleconference. Other meetings may be at the request of the Chairperson and are held either in person or by teleconference.
Products: An IAB written annual report is presented to the ACT and contains intergovernmental IT issues that may lead to improved services for US citizens through intergovernmental cooperation or awareness. The strength of the IAB is its ability to identify a top priority issue (such as electronic government or procurement reform) and obtain different perspectives on an issue. In addition, the IAB functions as a study group for the ACT to conduct surveys and produce analytical reports. This allows significant and current intergovernmental opportunities to be identified for further collaboration.