The Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) was created in 2004 by an act of the Colorado State Legislature (C.R.S. 24-37.7-113) to provide efficient and effective e-Government services for eligible governmental entities and citizens through the use of modern business practices and innovative technology solutions. Eligible governmental entities include state and local governments, school districts, and other eligible entities within the State of Colorado.
SIPA serves as the oversight body of the Colorado.gov portal. Colorado.gov is the gateway to Colorado government and it is intended to be Colorado's single most comprehensive delivery channel for e-Government services. Many citizens prefer to interact with state and local government online, but are unsure of which government entity provides the information and services they want. The Colorado.gov portal is the place where the public intersects with Colorado governments and allows an efficient way for users to reach multiple levels of government.
SIPA is a quasi governmental body corporate, governed by a 13-member Board of Directors. The SIPA Board has appointed John D. Conley as Executive Director to oversee daily operations and to ensure that the goals and objectives of the Authority are met.
In response to the Portal Plan in Senate Bill 03-336 , Senate Bill 04-244 (C.R.S. 24-37.7-113) was passed and signed to create the Statewide Internet Portal Authority, to identify Board membership, and to establish legislative guidance. SIPA was charged to create an efficient, effective, and user friendly statewide internet portal to serve as a place where citizens can electronically access state government information, products, and services, as well as provide e-Government services to government entities.
The mission of the Statewide Internet Portal Authority is to provide efficient and effective services for citizens through the use of modern business practices and innovative technology solutions.
The vision of the Authority is to transform Colorado government service delivery through the use of technology, allowing a single point of contact for members of the public to access state and local government information, products, and services.
Under the leadership and guidance of the Executive Director and Board of Directors, the goals of the Authority are:
The cornerstone of the Colorado.gov Portal operations has been the establishment of the Self-Funded Model. The Self-Funded Model requires no additional tax dollars or appropriated funds. Under this model, multiple revenue sources are identified and established to fund the enterprise portal initiative. The self-funded portal remains financially viable by charging approved administrative fees on certain transaction services. The fees are then reinvested in the Portal to provide infrastructure and services that enhance the efficiency of Colorado government interaction with citizens and businesses. Services provided through the Self-Funded Model are typically built, maintained, and supported at no cost to the agency. Using the Self-Funded Model, the agencies can increase service offerings to their constituents, and citizens can take advantage of the services to make their interaction with Colorado government more efficient and convenient.
Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-37.7-102 the Authority is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors which include the following members: The Secretary of State (or his or her deputy); a representative from the Office of the Governor and three Executive Directors of principal agencies of the state all appointed by the Governor, three members from the private sector and one member of local government all appointed by the Governor with consent of the Senate; one Senator appointed by the President of the Senate, and one Representative appointed by the Speaker of the House; one member of the Judicial Department of the State appointed by the Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court; and the State Chief Information Officer of the Governor’s Office of Information Technology.
Jack Arrowsmith (Chair), County Clerk and Recorder, Douglas County
Barbara Brohl, Executive Director, Colorado Department of Revenue
Reeves Brown, Executive Director, Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Stephen Bruce, Founder & Portfolio Manager, Free Market Advisors, LLC
Honorable Bill Cadman, State Senator, State of Colorado (*non-voting member)
Suzanne Staiert, Deputy Secretary of State, State of Colorado
Barbara Kelley, Executive Director, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
Louie Lago, President, Lago Capital Investments
Gerald Marroney, State Court Administrator, Colorado Judicial Department
Honorable Ron May, President, The May Corporation
Honorable Max Tyler, State Representative, State of Colorado
Honorable Jeanne Nicholson, State Senator, State of Colorado
Kristin Russell, State Chief Information Officer, Governor's Office of Information Technology
Kevin Patterson, Deputy Chief of Staff, Chief Administrative Officer, Governor's Office
At its discretion, the Board of Directors can establish various committees to perform necessary research, policy development, or other functions important to the Board. Committee membership is open to all members of the Board, including nonvoting members, the Executive Director, and the Counsel for the Authority.
The Authority has four active committees:
The Board holds meetings, open to the public, on the first Thursday of the month at 1:00pm.
Next Meeting:
June 6th, 2013 1:00pm to 2:30pm
1300 Broadway Suite 11010
Denver, CO 80203
Minutes of monthly board meetings are recorded and available for public inspection once approved by the Board of Directors. Below are approved minutes for the previous six meetings. Please email sipa@cosipa.gov for additional requests.
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes- February 1 2013
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes- January 18 2013
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes- December 6 2012
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes- November 1 2012
