The system at the cabinet table
Photo: Kobi Gideon, GPO
The 33rd government will launch on Sunday a new computerized system which is meant to streamline its cabinet meetings and save a bit on paper, as well.
In its foray into the technological future the cabinet table will be equipped with personal digital tablets for each minister, presenting the government's daily agenda, motions, presentations and other information.
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Previously, ministers had to browse dozens, sometimes hundreds of pages in every meeting.
New cabinet table
Cabinet Secretary Tzvi Hauser, who led the transition to the computerized system, said the change is meant to make meetings more efficient, allow better accessibility of materials to the ministers and also save paper, thus making the transition environmentally friendly.
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