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This Resolution disapproves Executive Order 12-03, which attempted to transfer certain data-related policy-making and management functions from various State agencies to the State's Chief Information Officer (CIO). The Resolution argues that Executive Order 12-03 contravenes existing Illinois laws by improperly delegating statutory responsibilities, failing to address the transfer of employees and property, and not properly outlining the continuation of existing rules and regulations, all of which are procedural requirements for such reorganizations under the Illinois Constitution and the Executive Reorganization Implementation Act. The CIO is the head of the State's information technology efforts, and the Executive Order aimed to establish an "open operating standard" called Illinois Open Data, giving the CIO broad authority over data policies and management. However, the Resolution asserts that this transfer of authority from agencies, some of whose heads require Senate approval, to the CIO, whose position does not, violates established statutory requirements.