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. Infrastructure investment is key to our efforts to grow the economy, create jobs, empower small businesses and provide services to our people. This morning, the economic development department led by the minister for economic development, mr. Dhs, partners convene for government council on protecting. Nov 18, 2015 what the presidential candidates need to know about infrastructure. Presidential commissions article about presidential. 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. 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.
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. Critical infrastructure partnership advisory council cipac council established by dhs under 6 u. A summary of the south african national infrastructure plan. 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. 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. Presidential commissions in the usa, auxiliary institutions created under the federal administration. Dhs and partners convene first election infrastructure. 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. Protect proprietary information provide anonymity, as needed ease antitrust concerns. 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. Unlike various agencies and other bodies created by acts of congress, the commissions are formed by the president, by virtue of his constitutional authority. Laying the foundation of success we as government have spent the last 4 years focused on building and creating infrastructure. 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.
Why elections are now classified as critical infrastructure president obamas homelandsecurity adviser hinted that it might help deter foreign cyberattacks. A ppp over federal government infrastructure would typically follow the steps below. Capturing the value of urban transport investments. 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. This paper, focussing on technology, forms part of a series looking at the drivers of future infrastructure supply and demand in the uk. 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. 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.
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. Presidents commission on critical infrastructure protection. Infrastructure is both a pivotal growth enabler and societal glue, facilitating the movement and exchange of people, freight, ideas and business. He pointed out that picc is the executives tool for monitoring the implementation and impact of infrastructural development on the economy. So whether you are from industry or academia, a policy maker or member of the public, if you. What the presidential candidates need to know about infrastructure. 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.
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. Mdas should involve and engage with the infrastructure concession regulatory commission icrc prior to commencing ppp to ensure viability and bankability of proposed projects. What the presidential candidates need to know about. Publications archive national infrastructure commission. The south african government adopted a national infrastructure plan in 2012. By the authority vested in me as president by the constitution and the laws of the united states of. Project identification by ministries, departments and agencies mda 2. New elections government sector coordinating council to help. 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. New elections government sector coordinating council to. 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. National infrastructure plan south african government.
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. It is critical to ensure infrastructure can continue operating through minor disruptions, and recover quickly from major disruptions. Agencies presidents critical infrastructure protection. 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. Legislative outline for rebuilding infrastructure in america. 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. 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. 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. Presidential infrastructure coordinating commission picc. 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 have invested heavily in new roads, power stations, schools and other infrastructure. 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. Britainthinks research on public views of regulation and resilience. Further, it argued that all parts of the infrastructure sector require some level of reform. Todays meeting is part of the departments ongoing work. A blueprint to rebuild america s infrastructure creating. At least 12 years experience in data collation, management, processing and. The president had established the picc with a view of fasttracking infrastructure development. As some of our projects are taking time to get off the ground and to enhance our efforts, i will assemble a team. 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. Free interchange of essential threat and vulnerability information among all parties public and private. High speed north, smart power and transport for a world city.
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. Sector coordinating councils are bodies that enable critical infrastructure owners and operators to share information and work together. Many have decried us for this focus trying to tell you that we havent been focused on the economy well what all economists. Mr conteh has more than 26 years of experience in the field of electoral operations. National infrastructure commission annual report april 2018 to march 2019. Infrastructure operations can be disrupted by a range of hazards, including natural disasters. 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. This report was submitted to the presidents commission on critical infrastructure protection for their consideration. The minister of economic development, mr ebrahim patel, reported on the work by the presidential infrastructure coordination commission picc.
The uk national infrastructure commission is the executive agency responsible for providing expert advice to the uk government on infrastructure challenges facing the uk. The continuity of government commission is an american enterprise institute and brookings institution project. 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. 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. A 3 year degree in finance, mathematics or economics or statistics. 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. Its conclusions are designed to aid the commission in putting together plausible. Profiles of people impacted by our industrial investment and infrastructure build programme 2016 all service providers and businesses the economic development department wishes to advise members of the public, particularly those in business, to be alert to a scam utilizing the logo of the economic development department.
The presidential system is a form of government in which the president is the chief executive and is elected directly by the people. Pdf the strategic national infrastructure assessment of. In the united states, a presidential commission is a special task force ordained by the president to complete a specific, special investigation or research. The presidents critical infrastructure protection board was established by executive order 231 of october 16, 2001. 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. As a rule, the heads of presidential commissions are appointed by the president with the. Presidential commissions often serve one of two political purposes. 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. 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. Dhs and eac meet with election industry members to launch. Profile of the chief electoral commissioner and chairperson mohamed nfahalie conteh is the chief electoral commissioner and chairman of the national electoral commission. 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.
The national infrastructure commission published its first three reports in march 2016. Picc presidential infrastructure coordinating commission. Tshepo chuene presidential infrastructure coordinating. Oct 14, 2017 for immediate release office of the press secretary contact. 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. Agencies presidents critical infrastructure protection board. One of its main tasks is to undertake a national infrastructure assessment during each parliament. Further, it argued that all parts of the infrastructure sector require some level of. Presidential infrastructure coordinating commission. Elections government sector coordinating council established. We created this convening because we wanted to inspire each other, said nlc executive director clarence e. This position will be based on a three year 36 month fixed term contract. Presidential infrastructure coordinating commission picc launch of strategic integrated project sip 15.
Sector coordinating councils are bodies that enable critical infrastructure owners and operators to share information and. A blueprint to rebuild americas infrastructure creating over 15 million new jobs page 1 americas physical infrastructure is the backbone of our economy, impacting how we get to work and school, how much groceries cost at the store, the size of our water and sewer bills, and so much more. Tshepo chuene presidential infrastructure coordinating commission at economic development department polokwane area, south africa 366 connections. Joining dhs were representatives from the election assistance commission eac, read more. 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. Clinton cosponsored s 2388 national infrastructure improvement act of 2006 with u. Document resume title the report of the presidents. Why elections are now classified as critical infrastructure. The national infrastructure commission has been tasked with putting together a national infrastructure assessment nia. Commemorative commissions, such as the abraham lincoln bicentennial commission,4 are often tasked with planning, coordinating, and.