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GOVIS began in 1992 after
a general meeting of many agencies to talk about GOSIP. The people
who attended saw the value of a network in disseminating useful,
unofficial information. An organisation was implemented as a result,
but not the more usual "committee". Instead a loose group
was formed, based on the incorporated society model, but having
no formal existence beyond the participation of the users. The goals of GOVIS have been to encourage discussion relating to all aspects of IT, improve the cost effectiveness and promotion of IT management within central government, encourage a common approach in government Open Systems, and facilitate networking among government sector organisations. With changes to the public sector, GOVIS is continually reviewing the nature of its structure and its avowed goals. One of these key changes has been the convergence of information systems and content. As 'knowledge centres' emerge from what were libraries and IT shops, information managers have become prime contributors to and participants in GOVIS activities. We continue to examine our purpose in light of this and other changes and we continue to strengthen the organisation as a result. GOVIS was formed so that IS managers from the Government sector would be able to get together and share knowledge. GOVIS exists to represent the interests of its members, and to facilitate the promotion and adoption of the cost-effective use of technology in central government. Membership is by Government organisation, which entitles as many permanent staff as possible to attend most events at no extra cost. Check to see if your organisation is a member of GOVIS. AGM minutes:
AGM 2004 These links will take you to the GOVIS
Constitution and the
Standing Agreements that govern GOVIS |
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