responsible to the CAO and the State of Texas for management of UTMB’s information resources. UTMB’s IRM is the Chief Information Officer. The designation of an agency information resources manager is intended to establish clear accountability for setting policy for information resources management activities, provide for greater coordination of the state agency's information activities, and ensure greater visibility of such activities within and between state agencies. The IRM has been given the authority and the accountability by the UTMB President, the Strategic Executive Council, and the State of Texas to implement Security Policies, Procedures, Practice Standards and Guidelines to protect the Information Resources of UTMB.