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Enhancing Government Openness in Iowa through a Unified Website Initiative

The Open Up Iowa project aims to create a comprehensive website that enhances transparency in state government, educates Iowans about boards and commissions, and simplifies application processes for interested citizens. With a funding request of $20,000, the initiative seeks to improve citizen access to financial information, streamline communication between state agencies, and increase civic participation. The project will benefit more than 80 board administrators, the Governor's Office, and the Legislature, fostering accountability and engagement in state governance.

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Enhancing Government Openness in Iowa through a Unified Website Initiative

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

  2. 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.

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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Design Funding Request • Discussion • Questions

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