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Committee advances open data ordinance to create Chief Data Officer and departmental data coordinators
Summary
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee advanced an ordinance to establish a Chief Data Officer, require departmental data coordinators and set standards for open datasets and procurement, with a 60-day compliance plan once the CDO is appointed.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee voted to forward an ordinance to the full Board of Supervisors that would amend Administrative Code Sections 22D.2 and 22D.3 to strengthen San Francisco—s open data program by creating a Chief Data Officer (CDO), requiring departmental data coordinators and establishing consistent publication and licensing standards.
Supervisor David Chu, the ordinance sponsor alongside Mayor Lee, said the legislation aims to restore San Francisco—s national leadership on open data by making open data the city—s default and by improving standards and procurement language so the city retains ownership of datasets and APIs. "First, it creates a…
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