The Action Matrix below provides guidance on which steps and approvals are necessary for each Project Classification level (High, Moderate, or Low) in order to complete the Project Governance Process. 

Steps or approvals in project Governance ProcessHighmoderatelow
Pre-initiation brief to Executive CommitteeX  
CIO approval to initiate projectX  
Submit project through the Joint Project List (JPL)XXX
Technical review completedXX 
Share project plan via prioritization to Executive CommitteeXXX
CIO approval of prioritization and resourcingXX 
Report implementation status to Executive CommitteeXX 
Report closeout to Executive CommitteeX  
CIO approval to close projectX  

Governance Committees

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