Under the direction of the Chairman and the Executive Director:

1. Provide services for all Information Technology concerns and computing solutions to requirements of the Commission on Elections;
   
   
2. Develop and maintain computerized application systems based on identified needs and requirements;
   
   
3. Provide Information Technology related services that maybe accorded to or requested by Comelec end-users, the academe, the media and the general public;
   
   
4. Ensure quality assurance and optimal operations performance and recommend improved methods and procedures for the Comelec systems requiring Information Technology support;
   
   
5. Exercise functional supervision over the regional offices; and
   
   
6. Perform other related functions.

Systems and Programs Division

Under the direction of the Department Director:

1. Identify information needs and systems projects of the Commission;
   
   
2. Design, develop and assist in the implementation of computerized application systems projects;
   
   
3. Provide technical support on related networking and systems administration concerns;
   
   
4. Establish implementing policies and guidelines on the standard operation and usage of IT applications and equipment;
   
   
5. Define, implement and maintain systems security and data integrity of all communications and information systems;
   
   
6. Conduct research and studies to determine appropriate software and hardware technology for processing needs of the Commission;
   
   
7. Provide technical assistance in training programs for computer user and in the setting-up or installation of information projects;
   
   
8. Determine and recommend appropriate technical specifications for end-user requisition purposes; and
   
   
9. Conduct special projects and perform other functions as may be assigned.

Systems and Operations Division

Under the direction of the Department Director:

1. Provide for all software and other IT-related services that may be needed by the COMELEC user community, academe, media and the general public;
   
   
2. Provide for the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of computer hardware equipment;
   
   
3. Perform data processing and encoding services;
   
   
4. Generate reports and statistical information, and produce other computer-stored information needed by the COMELEC user community;
   
   
5. Develop training programs and appropriate courseware for target audience;
   
   
6. Provide training services to the COMELEC user community;
   
   
7. Perform public demonstration of poll IT applications; and
   
   
8. Perform other functions as may be assigned.
   

Management Information System Division

Under the direction of the Department Director:

1. Plan, develop and maintain an information system responsive to the needs of the Commission for decision-making;
   
   
2. Initiate applications/programs applicable to the needs of the various offices, departments and divisions of the Commission;
   
   
3. Control the utilization of the agency's information technology resources and monitor the implementation of the various applications/programs developed with the corresponding users;
   
   
4. Provide technical supervision and monitoring in the encoding, verification and modification of the computerized voters lists nationwide;
   
   
5. Provide technical assistance in the various projects under the Comelec Modernization Program;
   
   
6. In coordination with the Personnel Department, develop and conduct training programs for computer/program users in the Commission;
7. Design forms and develop procedures in coordination with the Systems and Programs Division and other offices concerned;
   
   
8. Conduct operations research and related studies on work simplification and optimization, forms and procedures design, and productivity improvement;
   
   
9. Perform Quality Assurance tasks such as software applications testing, and enforcement of standards;
   
   
10. Control and approve IT-related requisitions based on Systems and Programs Division's recommendation and endorsement;
    
    
11. Assist other sections as may be necessary; and
    
    
12. Submit required reports on the status of projects undertaken for the Comelec Modernization Program; and
    
    
13. Perform other related functions.