About Us
A Brief History
ALGIM was initially formed by an enthusiastic group of EDP Managers back in 1975. Known as the ITMG (Information Technology Management Group), this predecessor to today’s ALGIM was part of the NZ Local Government Association.
A decision was made late 1995 to become independent of the NZLGA and as a result the Association of Local Government Information Management was established from 1 July 1996 and steps taken to form an incorporated society. The inaugural meeting of the Association was held on 22 - 23 April 1996.
During its existence ALGIM has performed many valuable functions including:
- Organising an annual conference for information services staff of local authorities
- Running seminars on topics of interest throughout the year
- Involvement in resolving Local Government Information Technology Management issues of a national nature (e.g. National Dog Database and Local E-Government Strategy)
- Providing consulting resources for Councils which needed to enhance their information technology capabilities.
- Provide a forum (through the above events and others) where Local Government information services staff can meet, network and discuss issues which concern them and which are often unique to Local Government.
- Organising the ALGIM annual Excellence Awards to promote the sharing of systems development between members.
- Production of a Systems Register under a sponsorship arrangement.
- Representation on National Bodies e.g. NAMS, Local E-Govt Working Party, Negotiating party for Microsoft Licencing G2006
Visit the 2007 Executive here.