The definitions in Iowa Code section
8B.1 shall apply to
this chapter. In addition, for purposes of this chapter, the following
definitions shall also apply:
"Chief information officer" or
"CIO" means the state chief information officer or the CIO's
designee.
"Competitive selection documents" means the
same as defined in rule 129-10.2 (8B).
"Information technology waiver" means the
same as defined in rule 129-8.1 (8B).
"Office" or "OCIO" means
the office of the chief information officer authorized by Iowa Code chapter
8B.
"Person" means an individual, corporation,
limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency,
business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, vendor, or any legal
entity.
"Waiver or variance" means, as applied to an
identified person on the basis of the particular circumstances of that person,
any action by the office that suspends in whole or in part the requirements or
provisions of a rule of the office. For simplicity, the term "waiver" shall
include both a "waiver" and a "variance."
