Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Section 17
SEC. 17. Chief Information Officer (CIO). - All covered government entities under this Act shall create a plantilla position for a CIO who shall ensure the development and implementation of the agency's ICT plan, its security and compliance with DICT-prescribed standards, relevant laws, rules, and regulations, including Republic Act No. 1073. Recruitment, selection, and appointment to the position shall be subject to civil service laws, rules, regulations, and competency standards prescribed by the DICT.