Interoperability Montana Governance Committee (IMGC)
The Interoperability Montana Governance Committee (IMGC) was formed in August, 2006 to address short- and long-term best practices and governance needs. Working in conjunction with the Montana State University (MSU) Local Government Center, this committee will be recommending legal, policy and administrative structures for the Interoperability Montana (IM) Project.
One of the major goals of the IMGC is to create a vehicle by which agencies, stakeholders and users participating in the IM Project can plan for an integrated system of management and implementation. Additionally, the committee has ensured a place at the table for relevant agencies and users that formalizes equality in decision making.
The committee embraces a locally-led governance approach that is dynamic and flexible, yet able to operate with formalized rules and procedures. The approach will emphasize cost effectiveness with balanced participation and funding streams. Committee members want to ensure that the process maintains a grassroots approach while moving successfully towards a completed system that is adequately funded and provides solid training, operating procedures, business practices and resources to its users.
This professional group consists of representatives from each consortium and meets monthly prior to the Interoperability Montana Project Directors (IMPD) meetings. The committee is chaired by Bill Fleiner, State of Montana Department of Corrections.
