Further, it argued that all parts of the infrastructure sector require some level of. Develop a narrative and a set of recommendations shortterm, practical actions to ambitious, longterm proposals enhance digital economyinfrastructure and increase resilience to emerging cybersecurity threats. By the authority vested in me as president by the constitution and the laws of the united states of. Oct 16, 2017 image via govtech this weekend, a new elections government sector coordinating council was established, giving federal state and local election officials a greater voice in discussions about critical infrastructure and the nations election systems. Establishing a presidential advisory council on infrastructure.
President jacob zuma has told ministers, premiers and mayors, who are part of the presidential infrastructure coordinating commission picc that they must jointly attend to delivery matters with speed and a problemsolving culture. Clinton cosponsored s 2388 national infrastructure improvement act of 2006 with u. Legislative outline for rebuilding infrastructure in america. The president had established the picc with a view of fasttracking infrastructure development. Individual consumers, small and mediumsized businesses. The national infrastructure commission has published the first paper in a series which explores factors affecting infrastructure supply and demand, to inform the national infrastructure assessment. Agencies presidents critical infrastructure protection board.
It also undertakes studies in specific areas of infrastructure. Infrastructure investment is key to our efforts to grow the economy, create jobs, empower small businesses and provide services to our people. Presidential infrastructure coordinating commission picc launch of strategic integrated project sip 15. Many have decried us for this focus trying to tell you that we havent been focused on the economy well what all economists. Coordination role in presidential infrastructure coordinating commission mr ebrahim patel, minister of economic development, said that the new growth path set a goal of five million new jobs by 2020.
National infrastructure plan south african government. A ppp over federal government infrastructure would typically follow the steps below. National electoral commission, commonwealth governance. Britainthinks research on public views of regulation and resilience.
Tshepo chuene presidential infrastructure coordinating. The national infrastructure commission aims to be the uks most credible, forwardthinking and influential voice on infrastructure policy and strategy but we cant do that alone. Elections government sector coordinating council established. A summary of the south african national infrastructure plan. He pointed out that picc is the executives tool for monitoring the implementation and impact of infrastructural development on the economy. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Nov 18, 2015 what the presidential candidates need to know about infrastructure. New elections government sector coordinating council to. What the presidential candidates need to know about infrastructure.
In the united states, a presidential commission is a special task force ordained by the president to complete a specific, special investigation or research. Why elections are now classified as critical infrastructure president obamas homelandsecurity adviser hinted that it might help deter foreign cyberattacks. Profile of the chief electoral commissioner and chairperson mohamed nfahalie conteh is the chief electoral commissioner and chairman of the national electoral commission. This morning, the economic development department led by the minister for economic development, mr. Publications archive national infrastructure commission. Todays meeting is part of the departments ongoing work. Expanding access to communication technology 3 dec 2012 the presidential infrastructure coordinating commission picc today launched an intergovernmental forum to spearhead the infrastructure projects within strategic integrated project. Department of homeland security dhs recently convened with representatives from state and federal agencies for the first government coordinating council gcc for the election infrastructure subsector. Presidential commissions article about presidential. We created this convening because we wanted to inspire each other, said nlc executive director clarence e. As some of our projects are taking time to get off the ground and to enhance our efforts, i will assemble a team. The plan also supports the integration of african economies. Oct 10, 2017 the minister of economic development, mr ebrahim patel, reported on the work by the presidential infrastructure coordination commission picc. We have invested heavily in new roads, power stations, schools and other infrastructure.
What the presidential candidates need to know about. Atlanta during a meeting held today in atlanta, members of the elections government sector coordinating council gcc were assembled and the group adopted a charter to guide its operations moving forward. Picc presidential infrastructure coordinating commission. National infrastructure commission about us the commission has been operating in interim form since october 2015 and was established permanently as an executive agency of hm treasury on 24 january. The presidents critical infrastructure protection board was established by executive order 231 of october 16, 2001.
Capturing the value of urban transport investments. The act also establishes the coordination structures of the presidential infrastructure coordinating commission picc, which ensures that all three spheres of government are part of the picc and. The presidential system is a form of government in which the president is the chief executive and is elected directly by the people. Oct 14, 2017 for immediate release office of the press secretary contact. Joining dhs were representatives from the election assistance commission eac, read more. National infrastructure commission annual report april 2018 to march 2019. This paper, focussing on technology, forms part of a series looking at the drivers of future infrastructure supply and demand in the uk. The infrastructure development act, which was signed into law by president jacob zuma on 30 may 2014, has come into operation with effect from the first of this month. High speed north, smart power and transport for a world city. Laying the foundation of success we as government have spent the last 4 years focused on building and creating infrastructure. The minister of economic development, mr ebrahim patel, reported on the work by the presidential infrastructure coordination commission picc. The national infrastructure commission has been tasked with putting together a national infrastructure assessment nia. As a rule, the heads of presidential commissions are appointed by the president with the. Sector coordinating councils are bodies that enable critical infrastructure owners and operators to share information and work together.
Dhs, partners convene for government council on protecting. Critical infrastructure partnership advisory council cipac council established by dhs under 6 u. The uk national infrastructure commission is the executive agency responsible for providing expert advice to the uk government on infrastructure challenges facing the uk. Agencies presidents critical infrastructure protection. The south african government adopted a national infrastructure plan in 2012 that intends to transform our economic landscape while simultaneously creating significant numbers of new jobs, and to strengthen the delivery of basic services.
Mr conteh has more than 26 years of experience in the field of electoral operations. The presidents commission on critical infrastructure protection pccip traces its origin to a recommendation of the critical infrastructure working group ciwg, which was created by the attorney general in response to presidential decision directive 39 regarding. Free interchange of essential threat and vulnerability information among all parties public and private. Further, it argued that all parts of the infrastructure sector require some level of reform. This report was submitted to the presidents commission on critical infrastructure protection for their consideration. Elections government sector coordinating council established, charter adopted back to news atlanta during a meeting held today in atlanta, members of the elections government sector coordinating council gcc were assembled and the group adopted a charter to guide its operations moving forward. The picc was considered one of the most important structures for infrastructure development in south africa. It reports on the piccs work to assess the infrastructure gaps through spatial mapping which analyses future population growth, projected economic growth and areas of the country which. Infrastructure is both a pivotal growth enabler and societal glue, facilitating the movement and exchange of people, freight, ideas and business. It is critical to ensure infrastructure can continue operating through minor disruptions, and recover quickly from major disruptions.
In this system all three branches executive, legislative, and judiciary are constitutionally independent of each other, and no branch can dismiss or dissolve any other. The case for an independent infrastructure victoria 8 it is widely acknowledged that wefunctioning ll infrastructure forms a critical framework upon which major cities can successfully develop. Ebrahim patel and a team of highranking officials briefed parliaments national assembly portfolio committee on economic development, on the economic development departments role in the presidential infrastructure coordinating commission. We are committed to working in a truly open and transparent way. One of its main tasks is to undertake a national infrastructure assessment during each parliament. Melissa markvivitero, speaker of the new york city council, opened up the inaugural city council presidents, speakers and chairpersons convening in new york city on april 28 with some lighthearted ribbing over.
Apr 30, 2016 the presidential system is a form of government in which the president is the chief executive and is elected directly by the people. The uk national infrastructure commission is the executive agency responsible for providing expert advice to the uk government on infrastructure challenges facing the uk one of its main tasks is to undertake a national infrastructure assessment during each parliament. The presidential infrastructure coordinating commission picc briefed the committee on the national infrastructure plan. The department of homeland security dhs joined the election assistance commission eac, the national association of secretaries of state nass, and state and local election officials from around the country today to convene the first government coordinating council gcc for the election infrastructure subsector. Commemorative commissions, such as the abraham lincoln bicentennial commission,4 are often tasked with planning, coordinating, and. A 3 year degree in finance, mathematics or economics or statistics. So whether you are from industry or academia, a policy maker or member of the public, if you. Dhs and partners convene first election infrastructure.
Tshepo chuene presidential infrastructure coordinating commission at economic development department polokwane area, south africa 366 connections. Image via govtech this weekend, a new elections government sector coordinating council was established, giving federal state and local election officials a greater voice in discussions about critical infrastructure and the nations election systems. The gcc, which will inform how the department of homeland security dhs works with state and local jurisdictions to implement its designation of elections systems as part of the nation. New elections government sector coordinating council to help. Dhs and eac meet with election industry members to launch. A position exists within the piccs technical project management unit tpmu for a configuration manager at the picc presidential infrastructure coordinating commission offices in sandton and pretoria. Protect proprietary information provide anonymity, as needed ease antitrust concerns.
The purpose of the board was to assist and support the director of omb in this function and shall be reasonably cognizant of programs related to security of department and agency information systems. The continuity of government commission is an american enterprise institute and brookings institution project. Mdas should involve and engage with the infrastructure concession regulatory commission icrc prior to commencing ppp to ensure viability and bankability of proposed projects. Why elections are now classified as critical infrastructure. Presidential commissions often serve one of two political purposes. This position will be based on a three year 36 month fixed term contract. The south african government adopted a national infrastructure plan in 2012. With the plan we aim to transform our economic landscape while simultaneously creating significant numbers of new jobs, and strengthen the delivery of basic services. Presidential commissions in the usa, auxiliary institutions created under the federal administration. Needs analysis based on current and projected economic growth below is an indication of the 2010 and projected 2020 gross value add gva across the country. Election industry representatives from across the country met yesterday with the department of homeland security dhs and representatives from the election assistance commission eac to launch the formation of an industryled sector coordinating council. Infrastructure operations can be disrupted by a range of hazards, including natural disasters.
Document resume title the report of the presidents. Pdf the strategic national infrastructure assessment of. Presidents commission on critical infrastructure protection. Dec 14, 2017 election industry representatives from across the country met yesterday with the department of homeland security dhs and representatives from the election assistance commission eac to launch the formation of an industryled sector coordinating council. Mar 25, 2020 the national infrastructure commission aims to be the uks most credible, forwardthinking and influential voice on infrastructure policy and strategy but we cant do that alone. Based on the experience of the cert coordination center, we identify threats to and vulnerabilities of the internet and estimate the cascade effect that a successful, sustained attack on the internet would have on the critical national infrastructures set out in executive.
Presidential infrastructure coordinating commission. The national infrastructure commission published its first three reports in march 2016. Unlike various agencies and other bodies created by acts of congress, the commissions are formed by the president, by virtue of his constitutional authority. Project identification by ministries, departments and agencies mda 2. Atlanta the department of homeland security dhs joined the election assistance commission eac, the national association of secretaries of state nass, and state and local election officials from around the country today to convene the first government coordinating council gcc for the election infrastructure. A blueprint to rebuild america s infrastructure creating. Sector coordinating councils are bodies that enable critical infrastructure owners and operators to share information and.
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