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systems, fire suppression and detection systems, telecommunication and network wiring. <br />an energy management system, and a security system. (See Tab 7, pages 7-1, -2, and -3.) <br />Commissioner Ginn then introduced William Johnson and enumerated his credentials. <br />She advised that Mr. Johnson would speak about high technology storage of records <br />William Johnson advised that he would speak on "e government" (electronic <br />government), where we are now, proposals for the new buildings, and some observations. <br />He pointed out that "e government" is a plan to improve government services, improve <br />productivity and service to taxpayers, and the bottom line is to save money. He appreciated <br />the assistance of General Services Director Tom Frame and Basil Dancy of Computer <br />Support Services. He also acknowledged the assistance of associates of large computer <br />manufacturers. He believed electronic technology capabilities should be expanded to 2050. <br />Electronic government has come slowly, but is coming via the federal government through <br />the Electronic Government Act of 2001. In Florida governments there are no precedents for <br />many of the technology plans to emulate, so once again Indian River County is the leader. <br />He enumerated the number of computer networks which include County and Constitutional <br />Officers and the GIS (government information system) currently being implemented. He <br />explained how in the new buildings there should be three areas of consideration: energy and <br />security controls, electronic data storage, and communications. He suggested consideration <br />of using wireless systems as much as possible especially for Emergency Services. He <br />suggested priority be given to establishment of a records management program and <br />designation of a records management office. He recommended establishment of a special <br />study committee to accomplish this work as soon as possible Electronic storage must be in <br />a controlled (temperature and humidity) environment and should be connected to every desk <br />in the new building which would improve efficiency in obtaining information, increase <br />storage capacity, save space, and save employees' time. For internal communication, he <br />stated there must be outlets for voice and data communications at every workstation in the <br />June 18, 2002 <br />38 <br />