Background
The ALGIM IM Toolkit is a set of online tools and resources designed specifically for local authorities to assist with the effective and efficient management of information. The Toolkit is regularly reviewed by local authority working parties facilitated by ALGIM.
The benefits of ALGIM IM Toolkit to local authorities are:
- assisting with legislation and statutory compliance
- enabling service improvement through effective information management
- providing a resource that enables ALGIM members to upskill in the IM arena
- providing the tools to manage information effectively and efficiently
- efficient use of resources through sharing the costs of the toolkit development
- reducing the need to engage with external service providers.
In June 2010 ALGIM was awarded the International Excellence in Municipal Systems Award for the IM Toolkit.). This award was received at a conference hosted by the Municipal Information Systems Association (MISA) in Canada.
Introduction
The Toolkit comprises the following categories:
- Factsheets
- Foundation Modules
- Best Practice Modules
- Tools and Technology Modules
- Self-Assessment Module
- Terms for Council
Most modules typically contain two base components:
- Methodology: how the module should be used and the methodology for development of the tool.
- Templates and Examples: generic templates and useful forms that can be used to assist with the development of the tool.
Toolkit Reviews and Updates
Each factsheet and module is developed, reviewed and/or updated by Working Groups consisting of representatives from local authorities. The responsibilities of the ALGIM IM Toolkit Working Group include:
- Review the content of the appropriate module to ensure it meets the business requirements of local authorities
- Provide suggestions for improvement to the ALGIM IM Project Lead
- Ensure the appropriate module of the toolkit is legislative and statutory compliant
We encourage councils to provide us with feedback and ideas on how the toolkit can be further enhanced to meet their Information management needs. If you have any queries please email ALGIM imtoolkit@algim.org.nz
Purchase the Toolkit
Purchase of the toolkit is through a one‐off payment followed by an annual maintenance fee. The annual maintenance fee will ensure that subscribers receive regular updates to all the modules as they are reviewed to keep pace with legislative changes, and changes in the information management environment.
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IM Toolkit Maintenance
Large Local Authority $944.87
Medium Local Authority $730.12
Small Local Authority $515.38
Super Council - POA
To purchase the toolkit please complete the order form.