Best Practices Committee   Best Practices Committee Documents The Solutions Exchange     Purpose: The Best Practices Committee (BPC) is established by the CIO Council Charter to serve as a focal point for promoting information management/information technology (IM/IT) best practices within the federal government. The BPC brings together a team of IT professionals committed to identifying the most successful of IM/IT practices being implemented in industry, government and academia; and sharing them with agency CIOs as best practices to be considered for emulation across the Federal government. It is about sharing the successes of others and not reinventing the wheel. It is about constantly learning and applying working models to reduce complexity and achieve results. It is also about cost avoidance and sound stewardship of the taxpayer's dollars.   Special Issue Seminars: In partnership with the American Council for Technology (ACT) the Federal CIO Council BPC sponsors a series of special seminars for Federal agency CIOs and their deputies. The seminars are opportunities for agency CIOs and their staffs to examine some of their most pressing IT issues in a not-for-attribution setting with leaders in the field. FY2004 topics included: IPv6, Electronic Records Management, Privacy and Enterprise Architecture. Upcoming seminars will be posted on the Federal CIO Council calendar of events.   CIO Boot Camp: The Federal CIO Council BPC offers an orientation for new Federal agency CIOs, Deputy CIOs, and CTOs. This two-day CIO Boot Camp provides new CIOs with insight and knowledge that can enhance their ability to achieve the missions and results of their agencies. CIOs, Deputy CIOs, and CTOs interested in enrolling or learning more about this orientation program will be alerted at an upcoming CIO Council meeting.   Partners: Many of the special activities sponsored by the BPC are possible only through the hard work and continued support of our standing committee partners. • The GSA staff in its role as executive secretariat provides administrative and other support for the Federal CIO Council and its standing committees. • The American Council for Technology (ACT), formerly FGIPC, is a 25 year-old nonprofit organization committed to leading the IT community to improve government. ACT works across federal, state, local and international government to provide education and networking opportunities that elevate and professionalize the government IT profession. ACT's advisory bodies and member councils provide linkages between government and industry reaching as many as 50,000 IT professionals worldwide. • The Council for Excellence in Government (CEG) is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to improve the performance of government at all levels; and government's place in the lives and esteem of American citizens. With its experienced staff, network of experts and members, and diverse partners, the Council helps to create stronger public sector leadership and management, driven by innovation and focused on results; and increased citizen confidence and participation in government, through better understanding of government and its role.   Meetings: The BPC meets on the third Thursday of every month. If you wish to attend one of the regularly scheduled meetings, contact the Executive Secretariat below.   Leadership:     Co-Chair   Ms. Casey Coleman   Chief Information Officer   General Services Administration   1800 F Street, NW Room 3240   Washington, DC 20405   casey.coleman@gsa.gov   Office Phone: 202-501-1000   Fax: 202-501-0022     Co-Chair   Ms. Susan H. Swart   Chief Information Officer   Department of State   2201 C Street, NW Office of the CIO, Room 6311   Washington, DC 20520   swartsh@state.gov   Office Phone: 202-647-2889   Fax: 202-647-2294   Printer Friendly   Return to the Top