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ERMU Commission Policy — G.2g3 Information Security Committee Charter <br />the Committee action shall not be inconsistent with applicable laws and policies which regulate <br />the City of Elk River. The Committee meetings may be open or closed to employees at the <br />discretion of the Committee Chair. <br />AUTHORITY: <br />Except as established in this Committee Charter, the authority of the Committee is limited to the <br />purpose of research and recommendation to ERMU and the City. <br />SPECIFIC DUTIES: <br />Policies and Procedures: Assist ERMU and the City in the development of information <br />security related policies. Review effectiveness of information security policy <br />implementations. Identify and recommend how to handle non-compliance. Assist with the <br />development of information security related procedures, standards, guidelines, and baselines <br />to the ERMU and the City. At least annually, provide timely reports including <br />recommendations regarding effectiveness of polices and procedures to ERMU and City <br />leadership teams. <br />2. Risk Assessment: Review industry appropriate information security trends to maintain an up- <br />to-date perspective on related risks and industry's best practice risk mitigation methods. <br />Identify significant threats and vulnerabilities. Assess the adequacy and coordination of the <br />implementation of information security controls. Recommend methodologies and processes <br />for information security. Evaluate ongoing related legal and regulatory compliance changes. <br />Review incident information and recommend follow-up actions. At least annually, provide <br />timely reports including recommendation regarding risks assessment to ERMU and City <br />leadership teams. <br />3. Budget Development: Develop data needed for thorough evaluation of proposed information <br />security initiatives for budget preparation and consideration. Information shall include <br />options, risk evaluation, resource requirements, implementation timelines, and costs. At least <br />annually and coordinating with their respective budgeting process schedules, provide timely <br />reports regarding information security initiatives proposed for consideration to ERMU and <br />City leadership teams. <br />4. Education and Awareness: Function as an information security program champion providing <br />clear direction and unity in ERMU and City leadership teams' support for approved security <br />initiatives and policies. Develop and implement plans and programs to maintain information <br />security awareness. Promote information security education, training, and awareness <br />throughout ERMU and the City. <br />SCHEDULE: <br />At a minimum, the Committee shall meet on an annual basis. <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />59 <br />