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Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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APPENDIX D
STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION—SUMMARY

At the end of this appendix is a comprehensive listing of 100 state directives, including statutes, executive orders (by governors) and memoranda of understandings (MOUs) which mention or directly influence geographic information. All three are considered ''authorizations,'' though only the first two are truly directives. While executive orders and MOUs can be as effective as statutes for coordination, statutes have a longer duration (beyond individual governors and signatories to agreements) and are generally needed to provide funding and authority to ensure commonality, compliance, and oversight.

Almost half (49) of these directives were authorized during or after 1991. At least five additional directives (probably executive orders) are expected to be authorized before the end of 1993 but this listing only included through September 1993. While the various state directives differ, below is a general description and findings for each type.

STATE STATUTES

Over two-thirds of the states have at least one statutory reference to geographic information in one form or another, with some, such as Louisiana, Minnesota, and North Carolina having multiple references. The compilation can be considered complete as of the end of most 1993 legislative sessions. Statutes address the following (followed by the number of states having each type):

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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  1. Authorize geographic information coordination groups or studies (17, including two groups that are no longer in existence.);

  2. Authorize statewide or broad environmental geographic information offices, data bases, or funding (14);

  3. Direct geographic information use or data development for specific missions or needs, mainly natural resources management, environmental protection or growth management (11);

  4. Provide for access and cost recovery for geographic (spatial) data, often modifying open records laws and directly impacting localities (10); and

  5. Other matters, including providing some help to local and regional entities, reapportionment use, requiring compatibility of state-funded data (Minnesota), and directing the private sector to develop compatible data (New Jersey).

While there is an increase in statutory references in all of the above categories, few omnibus statutes exist specifically for geographic information, few authorize offices or funding accordingly, and few have "teeth" to require commonality or oversight. The most omnibus state statutes are in Maine and Utah, both adopted in 1991 and establishing offices along with other geographic information direction, with Minnesota adopting legislation to officially authorize its 15-year-old Land Management Information Center in 1992.

EXECUTIVE ORDERS

All of the 15 reported executive orders were signed to establish councils, set direction for member state geographic information coordination groups, and possibly to establish statewide geographic information centers, as in Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Oregon. Two of the orders are no longer in effect. Four states have pending executive orders to establish or sanction existing geographic information groups.

MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING

Five MOUs are reported. Four MOUs are to promote general geographic information coordination, with two the primary authorizing

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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instrument for a geographic information group (Colorado and Montana). North Carolina's MOU is specifically for GPS and complements executive order direction. While not reported in the compilation, many state MOUs exist that describe geographic information relationships between two or more agencies, for example for geographic information services, projects, and data exchange.

DISCUSSION

These authorizations typify the overall findings described above. geographic information coordination is evolving and has growing support at statewide levels, as evidenced by official sanctions for coordination and state geographic information centers. Many of these directives provide for increased multisectoral participation. However, almost in contrast, some of these directives are organizationally placing geographic information direction under broad information policy and organizations that generally only address state government. To date only a few directives establish any oversight, or require data commonality and compliance.

The compilation includes a list, description, and identification of membership of statewide geographic information coordination groups. While there has been a significant increase in regional interlocal groups at the substate level, none are included here. It also includes at least one group in each of the 50 states. All but two groups (in Alabama and Delaware, though Delaware has another group) are considered active at this time. Virtually all of the groups reported are multiagency in focus and membership. Of the 21 states showing more than one group, seven have one of the reported groups officially reporting to another reported group. Many of the reported groups have subgroups that are not identified here.

Overall, there is a growing trend toward a broad naming and focusing of state geographic information coordination groups to consider all geographic information and related technologies. However, 26 states have groups with the term "GIS" in their name. Some of these groups have a limited view, focusing specifically on GIS, while others are broader. It appears that a generally accepted and emerging name in some (15) states is "Geographic Information Council" or "Committee,'' as is reflected by the naming of the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC). Some states have both a group with geographic information in the name and another with GIS. Focus on geographic information rather

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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than GIS is to represent a broad view and encourage attention to data rather than technology. Certain other words are also commonly used in group names, such as "land" (5 states).

Nine states have a State Mapping Advisory Committee (SMAC) reported to be a statewide geographic information coordination group. Of these, only the SMACs in Nevada, New Jersey, and Oregon are broad in focus and exist without other, more influential geographic information groups in their state. These three are in effect geographic information councils, and SMACs in name only. Most states now have SMAC functions under broader, higher-level groups.

The groups represent a full range of authority and levels of attention to both policy and technical matters. Over 40 states have at least one group with some degree of official stature, via statute (11), executive order (14), memoranda of understanding (2), or other method, such as by agency leaders. A wide range exists in terms of level of policy voice and technical issues addressed by groups. Both policy and technical issues can be addressed by the same group, particularly if they are organized under general information groups, or by two groups, with one reporting to another. Some states have what are essentially GIS users groups, with or without other groups.

Membership is the focus of the remainder of this discussion about the groups. However, not reflected in the table is the organizational level of the individual participants in the groups. Overall, these levels mirror general geographic information conditions in states, and the wide range of differences in attention to policy verses technical issues. Members can range from agency directors (as in Kentucky and North Carolina) to mid-level or policy-level agency officials or, at the other end of the scale, GIS users. Membership representation in the groups is identified by sectors and state governance functions.

The survey lists all of the sectors identified as members of state geographic information coordination groups. All groups have state government representation. All but ten groups are multisectoral, with academia and then local government being the most often mentioned membership sectors. Participation by the other sectors can vary significantly. For example, there can be many individuals for a sector such as in Montana where as many federal agencies as state agencies are involved. In other states, such as Washington, one federal official is essentially representing the entire federal government. The participation issue is also a problem regarding localities. Some states have individual local representatives which may or may not represent all localities. The most noteworthy under

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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represented sectors may be Native Americans and utilities, though they are very important for a national approach.

The survey lists virtually all of the state government functions identified as members of state geographic information coordination groups. An overall classification of governance functions and specific state entities identified are as follows:

  1. Branches (legislative, judicial, executive)

  2. General government and administration (Governor, Planning; Budget, Finance and Comptroller; Secretary of State; Administration; Personnel, Human Development; Revenue, Property Tax Administration; Insurance, Regulation)

  3. General information (Information Policy, Information Statistics, Library, Information Technology, Census Data Center, Archives, Records Management, State Surveyor, State Cartographer)

  4. Natural resources management and environmental protection (also Public Land Management, State Forestry, State Geological Survey; Cultural Resources, Archeological Survey, Historical Preservation, Agriculture)

  5. Infrastructure (Transportation, Regulatory Utilities Commission)

  6. Human/Social Services (Social Services, Aging, Youth Programs; Human Health; Employment Security, Labor; Education; Higher Education)

  7. Public Safety, Emergency Management

  8. Economic Development/Growth Management (Economic Development, Commerce, Tourism; Rural Development, Community, Local Affairs)

From the compilation, it can be concluded that virtually all functions of governance are increasingly represented in the geographic information coordination groups. This trend is important and positive in terms of developing and implementing omnibus efforts on a statewide basis. This condition also directly impacts coordination opportunities with the federal government. Of these functions, the primary one is natural resources management and environmental protection, represented on virtually all state groups. Transportation is included in most as well. Representation of each of the other functions is increasing, particularly during the last three years.

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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ALABAMA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Spring 1991

Memorandum of agreement for the coordination of GIS and land information systems among universities

Signed by representatives of ten state's major universities to help initiate and build a statewide university level program that combines the strengths of each university.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
GIS/LIS Information Exchange Group (unofficial)

Mission: The group's objective is to be a "grass roots" coordination body to reflect statewide GIS needs to help guide management toward achievable goals.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, local, regional entities, utilities, academic, professional organization, private sector users, private sector suppliers

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, employment-labor, economic development, legislative, state geological survey, higher education

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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ALASKA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

AS 09.25.110,115

AS 14.56.120(b)

(1990)

Requests for information by public agencies, public access

The law was enacted to authorize sales of electronic products and services and to provide a foundation for citizen access to GIS technology. It distinguishes between "public records" and "electronic services and products."

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
Committee on Natural Resource Information Management (CONRIM) (official via MOAs)

Mission: CONRIM is organized for the purpose of improving the acquisition, management, and dissemination of information among government, academic, research, and private interests concerning Alaska and the Arctic by Promoting networking of data, technology, personnel, and resources related to information management.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, local, academic, tribal, private sector users

Functions: Governor's office, legislative, budget-comptroller, environmental protection-natural resource management, public lands management, forestry, state geological survey, cultural resources-archeological-historical, agriculture, transportation, health

State Mapping Advisory Committee (official)

Mission: The SMAC was organized to coordinate state requirements for mapping and communicate them to USGS. SMAC's goals include exchanging information on data holdings, systems, needs and plans; identify statewide map and data requirements; establish data exchange standards; plan for data; and coordinate.

Sectors Represented: State, local, tribal, federal, academic

Functions: Governor's office, state planning, information technology, community-local affairs, state surveyor, environmental protection-natural resource management, public lands management, forestry, state geological survey, cultural resources-archeological-historical, agriculture, transportation, economic development, rural development

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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ARIZONA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Executive Order 89-24

Establishes Arizona Geographic Information Council

Established AGIC and terminated the Arizona State Mapping Advisory Committee. AGIC serves as an advisory council to the Arizona State Land Department. Roles include providing guidance and direction in the management of state GIS.

Executive Order 92-17

Membership of AGIC expanded

Expands the membership of AGIC to include the state's four regional GIS consortia.

ARS Ch. 37-172, 173 amended 1984 & 1988

Resource Analysis Division

This chapter originally established the Resource Analysis Division in the State Land Department, and in 1988 established the Office of the State Cartographer in the Department.

ARS Ch. 37-176 (1992)

Resource Analysis Division (update)

Established nonlapsing, dedicated revolving fund to support GIS activities, source of monies, claims

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP

Geographic Information Council (official via EO)

Mission: The mission of AGIC is to coordinate the development and management of statewide geographic information and serve as an advisory council to the Arizona State Land Department to provide guidance and direction in the management of a state GIS, including standards for data architecture, quality, etc.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, local government via association, academic, regional entities, private sector users

Functions: V -revenue-property tax, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, employment-labor, education, economic development, public lands management, health, administrative, state geological survey, higher education; NV -social services, forestry, state surveyor, census data center, information technology, personnel-human development

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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ARKANSAS

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Act 150 (1993)

Creates the State Mapping and Land Records Modernization Advisory Board

Creates the board, designates it as the State Mapping Advisory Committee to coordinate with USGS, provides that the board will ensure that digital map data meets or exceeds national standards, encourage coordination and eliminate duplication, and to provide recommendations for a statewide program.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
GIS Users Forum (official by state leader)

Mission: The objective of the forum includes development of goals, identification of major GIS issues to encourage data sharing and improve data compatibility, development of standards, and determination of appropriate legislation.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, local, utilities, academic

Functions: Governor's office, census data center, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, regulatory utilities commission, cultural resources-archeological-historical, employment-labor, economic development, public safety-emergency management

Mapping and Land Information Modernization Advisory Board (official by statute)

Mission: The mission of the board is to study the current mapping and land information situation and identify goals and objectives including standards, encourage coordination, minimize duplication. Board will dissolve after providing recommendations to the governor, probably to include additional legislation.

Sectors Represented: V -state, utilities, professional organizations, local government via association, academic; NV -federal, professional organization, academic

Functions: V - legislative, information policy, information technology, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, rural development, cultural resources-archeological-historical; NV -health, public safety-emergency management, state surveyor

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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CALIFORNIA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Public Resources Code, Sec.8900 (1991)

Creates of Geographic Information Task Force

The Geographic Information Task Force was directed to provide recommendations to the governor and legislature concerning task force mechanisms to fund, develop, exchange, and maintain geographic information among public and private sector entities in the state.

Executive Order W-22-92

Establishes members, chair, participants, and staff of GI Task Force

The executive order follows the statute creating the GI Task Force by establishing the chair to be the director of the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, members to include leaders of five state agencies, participants to include representatives of academia, USGS, BLM, USFS, NOAA, and associations, and staff by Teale Data Center.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
Computer Mapping Coordinating Committee (unofficial)

Mission: The committee serves as a users group and a forum for the development of policy statements and guidelines regarding the use of GIS and related data. It also assists in the development of standards and specifications for digital data and strives to serve as a clearing-house.

Sectors Represented: State, academic, federal, regional entities, local

Functions: Information technology, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, state geological survey, forestry, public lands management

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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COLORADO

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

D015089

October 19, 1989

Executive order: Colorado Geographic Information Coordinating Committee

The executive order established the CGICC to promote cooperation between state, federal, and local agencies, and the private sector in addressing geographic data and information needs and services. (The executive order had a sunset date of the end of 1991—it was supplanted by the MOU)

Spring 1993

Memorandum of understanding for interagency GI coordination and GI Coordination Committee

The MOU was initiated and signed by seven state agencies and the Legislative Council to document agreement to shared objectives regarding GI/GIS data, technology, and investments, including maximizing and facilitating opportunities. It establishes the membership, responsibilities, and procedures of the GICC.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
Geographic Information Coordinating Committee (official by MOU)

Mission: The role of the committee is to promote cooperation between state, federal and local agencies, and the private sector as a means to strive for excellence in the management of state resources. It also acts as an educational forum for GI in Colorado.

Sectors Represented: V - state, local government via association; NV - federal

Functions: Administrative, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, health, community-local affairs, agriculture, public safety-emergency management, legislative

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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CONNECTICUT

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Public Act 91-249 (1991)

Authorizes that municipalities may charge a fee for use of GIS

This one-sentence act states ''any municipality may by ordinance impose a reasonable fee for the use of its GIS."

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
GIS Committee (unofficial)

Mission: This committee is a volunteer group interested in promoting and developing land information systems, including land records modernization. It is working with the GIS Policy Committee.

Sectors Represented: State, local, professional organization, private sector suppliers, academic, private sector users

Functions: transportation, environmental protection-natural resource management, information policy

GIS Policy Committee (official)

Mission: The role of the committee is to investigate issues in state government and then address the state's role beyond state government concerning geographic information. The group is preparing findings and recommendations accordingly.

Sectors Represented: State, academic

Functions: State planning, information policy, information technology, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, economic development

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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DELAWARE

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

1991 H.J.R. 17

GIS Oversight Committee

Establishes a GIS oversight committee to coordinate GIS activities and resources; however, this committee was never formalized or organized (other committees pending).

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
GIS Committee (official via statute)

Mission: The committee was established to coordinate GIS activities and resources, but it never was constituted.

Statewide GIS Committee (unofficial)

Mission: The mission of the committee is to coordinate GIS activities.

Sectors Represented: State

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, agriculture, public safety-emergency management, state geological survey, health

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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FLORIDA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Florida Statutes 282.403

Creates Growth Management Data Network Coordinating Council

Creates the Growth Management Data Network Coordinating Council to facilitate the sharing of growth management information. In 1988 a strategic plan focused the council's activities on geographic information and GIS.

Florida Statutes 253.023(4)

Land inventory for land acquisition

Initiate and maintain a Natural Areas Inventory to aide in the identification of areas to be acquired in the Conservation and Recreation Lands Trust Fund.

Florida Statutes 253.0325

State Lands Records Modernization

This program provides for an on going computerized information systems program to modernize its state land record and documents that relate to land to which title is vested.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
Base Mapping Advisory Committee (official by EO)

Mission: The BMAC was organized to serve as a technical advisory committee for both manual and digital mapping. Its focus includes developing a geodetic base map, multipurpose planimetric maps, and a multipurpose cadastral (parcel) map that can be used for local property tax and appraisal.

Sectors Represented: State, regional entities, local

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation

Data Network Technical Advisory Committee (official via council)

Mission: This committee serves as ''subcommittees" of the Council as formed upon the recommendation of council members, Staff Advisory Committee, or others. These subcommittees are issue specific, and membership varies by subcommittee.

Sectors Represented: State, local, local government via association, professional organization, private sector suppliers, nonprofit, media, academic, utilities

Functions: State planning, revenue-property tax, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, agriculture, health, public safety-emergency management, legislative, information technology, state surveyor

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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Data Network Staff Advisory Committee (official via council)

Mission: The role of the Staff Advisory Committee is to prepare recommendations and conduct work for the Growth Management Data Network Coordinating Council, while serving as a liaison to the council members, council staff, and the technical advisory committee.

Sectors Represented: V-state

Functions: State planning, revenue-property tax, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, agriculture, health, public safety-emergency management, legislative, information technology, state surveyor

Growth Management Data Network Coordinating Council (official via statute)

Mission: The mission of the council is to lead the coordination of growth management information, recognizing that all such information can be referenced by location. The council's goals include providing growth management direction and guidance to state, regional, and local agencies accordingly.

Sectors Represented: V - state; NV - local, regional entities, private sector users

Functions: V - state planning, revenue-property tax, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, public lands management, agriculture, economic development, community-local affairs, health; NV - information policy, information technology

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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GEORGIA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Senate Bill 437 (1988)

To create the State Mapping and Land Records Modernization Advisory Board

The board was established to study land records modernization and is administered by the Department of Community Affairs.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
State Mapping and Land Record Modernization Advisory Board (official via statute)

Mission: The mission of the board is to study land records modernization and help implement land information systems in local governments through financial incentives, education, and standards and technical specifications.

Sectors Represented: State, regional entities, local, professional organization

Functions: Legislative, secretary of state, revenue-property tax, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, community-local affairs

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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HAWAII

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Hawaii Act 103 (1993)

Authorizes state and local agencies to charge fees for GIS digital data

This act authorizes state and local agencies to charge fees for GIS digital data. It provides that the cost of reproducing GIS digital data "shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the agency having charge or control of that data" and can include labor cost, materials, electricity, equipment, etc.

Hawaii House Resolution 275 (1987)

Relating to GIS

It resolved that the Legislature ask the Department of Business and Economic Development to chair a GIS Task Force, later changed to the new Office of State Planning in the Governor's Office.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
GIS Task Force (official via statute)

Mission: The mission of the GIS Task Force has been to define responsibilities among state agencies participating in statewide GIS activities. The task force has worked to develop an implementation strategy and build statewide data bases for use with GIS, including appropriate standards.

Sectors Represented: State

Functions: State planning, budget-comptroller, economic development, agriculture, public safety-emergency management, public lands management, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, health, information policy, information technology

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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IDAHO

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Executive Order 92-24

Reauthorizes the GI Advisory Committee and GI Center

This executive order continues the GI Advisory Committee created by EO in 1988 and preceding EOs, and establishes memberships and responsibilities. The order also reaffirms that the Department of Water Resources manages the newly named Idaho GI Center, replacing past orders, and defines its coordination and clearinghouse roles.

Idaho Code 39-102 (1989)

Ground Water Protection Act

The Department of Water Resources has the responsibility to maintain the natural resource GIS for the state and is the collector of baseline data for the state's water resources.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
Geographic Information Advisory Committee (official via EO)

Mission: IGIAC's role is to coordinate geographic information, including GIS, remote sensing, and digital and manual cartography, of various sectors of the state. Efforts are coordinated with general information policy and include data standards and specifications for GIS technology.

Sectors Represented: V - state; NV - federal, academic, private sector users, utilities, tribal, local

Functions: Budget-comptroller, revenue-property tax, environmental protection-natural resource management, public lands management, transportation, health, social services, higher education, administrative, forestry, state geological survey, cultural resources-archeological-historical

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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ILLINOIS

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

House Joint Resolution 1 (1993)

Creates a Task Force on Geographic Information Management Technology

This resolution creates a Task Force on GI Management Technology, including defining its membership and roles. It is directed to consider interests of various sectors and develop a strategic plan in 1994.

Executive Order 10 (1991)

Revises the Governor's Science Advisory Committee to include environmental and economic database

This order expanded the Governor's Science Advisory Committee into the environmental arena and increased its importance in state activities. It also directed the Committee to work with the Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources and others to produce a biennial report on the State of Illinois' environment (using GI/GIS).

III. Rev. Stat. Ch. III, §7056 (1988)

Solid Waste Management Act

Application of Department of Energy and Natural Resources GIS for solid waste.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
(ENR) Illinois GIS Policy Committee (official via agency director)

Mission: The role of the IGIS Policy Committee is to coordinate policy issues and activities related to the Department of Energy and Natural Resources GIS, including budget, finance, and decisions about system use, expansion, and maintenance.

Sectors Represented: State

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management

Geologic Mapping Advisory Committee (official by agency)

Mission: The mission of the committee is to set state priorities for geologic mapping, in response to the need for more of such mapping and the new national program to help fund and accomplish it.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, local academic, private sector-users, private sector-suppliers

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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Mapping Advisory Committee (unofficial)

Mission: The role of IMAC is to serve as a single voice for all state map users to make recommendations to USGS about mapping priorities and requirements. It also provides an opportunity for information exchange and worked to accelerate topographic mapping production.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, local, academic, private sector users, private sector suppliers

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management

Task Force on GI Management Technology (official by legislation)

Mission: The Task Force on GI Management Technology was formed to review existing and forecasted developments in Illinois, and formulate a strategic plan for development and coordination of this technology.

Sectors Represented: State, academic

Functions: Information technology, legislative, environmental protection-natural resource management, revenue-property tax, agriculture, economic development, transportation, regulatory utilities commission, community-local affairs

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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INDIANA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

None

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
State GIS Forum (unofficial)

Mission: The forum's mission is to identify state, federal and local agency GIS needs, assist in standards development for acquisition, implementation, utilization and maintenance of the technology, identify resource needs and data sharing opportunities, and educate state staff and others regarding GIS.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, local, academic, private sector users, private sector suppliers

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, public safety-emergency management, forestry, state geological survey, budget-comptroller, information policy, library, administrative, information technology, census data center, transportation, health, social services

University GIS Alliance (unofficial)

Mission: The alliance was formed to establish a cooperative way for the state's universities to assist governments and the private sector with all aspects of GIS. It was organized to identify and capitalize on the strengths of each university and hold educational programs in coordination with government.

Sectors Represented: Academic

Functions:

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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IOWA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Iowa Code 22.2 3 (1989)

Act relating to the establishment and financing of geographic data se systems by cities and counties

This section of the statute states that a governmental body that maintains a geographic computer data base is not required to permit access to or use of the data base except according to terms of the governing body. The governing body shall establish rates and procedures for the retrieval of records.

Iowa Code 17 455E.8 (1988)

Groundwater Protection Act

It directed that the Department of Natural Resources shall, develop and maintain a natural resource GIS and comprehensive water resource data system.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
GI Committee (unofficial)

Mission: The mission of the committee is to provide a forum for information sharing about GI/GIS among state agencies.

Sectors Represented: State

Functions: Library, census data center, environmental protection-natural resource management, public lands management, forestry, state geological survey, cultural resources-archeological-historical, agriculture, transportation, regulatory utilities commission, health, education, public safety-emergency management, economic development

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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KANSAS

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Senate Bill 793 (1990)

Appropriation for common land data base

The legislature appropriated $500,000 to the GIS Policy Board for development of a common land data base for use by 21 federal, state and local agencies.

Kansas SA 74-7701 (1984)

Established the Kansas Commission on Applied Remote Sensing

The statute stipulates that the commission shall assist users, act as a forum for interagency coordination, advise the KARS Program, and disseminates information about remote sensing and GIS.

Executive Directive of March 14, 1989

Establishes the state GIS Initiative including the GIS Policy Board

This directive of the governor establishes the Kansas GIS Initiative and its objectives, including access, coordination, compatibility, sharing, enhanced analysis and decision making, and reduced costs. The membership of the Policy Board and its roles are included, such as establishing policies, data priorities, etc.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
GIS Policy Board (official by governor)

Mission: The GIS Policy Board's role is to address policy issues related to GIS development and management, including data access, data base priorities, standards, funding and interagency coordination. The board works for compatibility of GIS technology among agencies and leads statewide GIS.

Sectors Represented: State, local, federal, academic

Functions: Revenue-property tax, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, health, governor's office, budget-comptroller, information policy, information technology, state geological survey, secretary of state, legislative, administrative, social services, public lands management, forestry, agriculture, regulatory utilities commission, economic development

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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Technical Advisory Committee (official by Policy Board)

Mission: The committee's mission is to address technical issues related to GIS development and implementation, and to provide input to the GIS Policy Board.

Sectors Represented: State, local, federal, professional organization, private sector users, private sector suppliers, academic, utilities

Functions: Legislative, information technology, information policy, environmental protection-natural resource management, health, secretary of state, agriculture, regulatory utilities commission, economic development, revenue-property tax, transportation, budget-comptroller, administrative, public lands management, forestry, state geological survey, social services, public safety-emergency management

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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KENTUCKY

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Executive Order 92-1049

Establishes the GI Advisory Council and creates the Office of GI

The order provides that the council be formed and report to the Information Systems Commission. It also defines its membership and duties, including planning and assessing state agency compliance with GIS standards through the information planning process. The Office of GI provides assistance, clearinghouse services, etc.

KRS Sec. 61.970, 975 (1992)

Open records (public access to government data bases)

Directed specifically at GIS data and GIS; exempts GIS data base from public disclosure if for commercial purpose, fees for copying GIS, even if not for commercial purpose if nonstandard ''product,'' penalty for abuse of commercial use.

KRS s 5.010, Title 2 & 118B.010, 10, 1991

Redistricting use of maps

Regarding establishment of districts for the Legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives and the source of maps for such purpose.

KRS s 176.435,

Title 15, Ch. 176

Use of electronic data bases on highway construction programs

Influenced use of electronic data bases on highway construction program.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
GI Advisory Council (official by EO)

Mission: The GI Advisory Council was established to assist state and local jurisdictions in developing, deploying and leveraging GI resources to improve public service administration. Roles include developing a GIS plan and model, including data priorities, assess agency compliance with GIS standards

Sectors Represented: State, local, academic

Functions: V - transportation, social services, state geological survey, revenue-property tax, information policy, information technology, economic development, community-local affairs, public safety-emergency management, education, environmental protection-natural resource management, agriculture, insurance regulation; NV - legislative

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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LOUISIANA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Revised Statute 50:171, 1989

Establishes standards for a Statewide Land Information Mapping and Map Records System

The statute requires the Department of Natural Resources, Office of State Lands (later transferred to the Division of Administration) "establish, promulgate, and maintain appropriate standards for a statewide land information mapping and map records system."

R.S. 39:291-298 (1991) (Act 728)

Establishes State Data Base Commission

This act creates the Louisiana Data Base Commission, which shall be responsible for the creation and maintenance of a data base for the state. The purpose of the data base is for strategic planning, policy formulation, and administration of state government. (It does not mention GIS, but efforts are coordinated with GIS work.)

MOU December 1, 1989 and amended

MOU including state agencies, legislature, and attorney general

The purpose is to establish "an efficient and effective method for the coordination, research and development, access to, and technical assistance of geographically related information within state government."

Revised Statute 50:172-174, 1991

Relative to land information and records, creating Land Information Advisory Board, standards, and parish offices

This statute provides that the Division of Administration's Office of State Lands shall provide standards, technical assistance and advice to local governmental units and assessors. A Land Information Advisory Board is created to review and recommend standards.

Senate Current Res. No. 44, 1991

To create the GIS Study Commission

This resolution creates the GIS Study Commission to study and make recommendations relative to GIS to the legislature.

House Concurrent Res. No. 171, 1990

To recognize the Task Force for a Louisiana GIS Network

This resolution was adopted to recognize the task force as a Louisiana GIS network and to "urge and request the division of administration to attempt to secure federal funds for the purpose of said task force."

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
Data Base Commission (official by statute)

Mission: The mission of the Data Base Commission is to establish a state data base for strategic planning, policy formulation, and administration of state government.

Sectors Represented: State, private sector suppliers, academic

Functions: Administrative, legislative, and rotates agriculture, judicial, insurance regulation, elections, archives-records management, treasurer

Task Force for a Statewide GIS Network (official by legislation, MOU)

Mission: The task force's mission includes development of a strategic plan and uniform standards for GIS and geographic information, including a needs analysis and cost/benefit study to determine the needs of the state including local governments.

Sectors Represented: State

Functions: Legislative, judicial, administrative, information technology, state planning, public lands management, environmental protection-natural resource management, economic development, transportation, agriculture, health, public safety-emergency management, cultural resources-archeological-historical

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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MAINE

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

12 MRS. Sec. 1753-A 1756 (1991)

Amend and add to certain provisions of geographic-based information services

This act establishes the Office of GIS in the Department of Conservation, which shall operate a geographic data base information center, develop and administer standards, subject to the approval of the Information Services Policy Board, and provide GIS services to the public, with licensing agreements.

May 22, 1989

Executive order establishing the Maine GIS Steering Committee

The committee is established to provide leadership, promote, plan, direct and coordinate statewide GIS and establish priorities, allocate governmental resources, and assure compatibility of information systems.

30-A M.R.S. Sec. 4342 (1989)

Growth Management Program

Includes development of GIS

38 MRSA s 580-B, 546-B, Ch. 3

Oil Discharge Prevention and Pollution Control

Regarding the protection and improvement of waters and the discharge prevention and pollution control. Use of GIS to help determine sensitive area identification and protection.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
GIS Steering Committee (official by EO)

Mission: The committee's mission is to provide leadership and oversight in the development of a strategic plan and creation of a statewide GIS.

Sectors Represented: State, academic, utilities, regional entities, federal

Functions: Legislative, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, social services, public safety-emergency management, economic development

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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MARYLAND

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Maryland Codes 10-902-905 (1992)

Automated mapping-GIS—access and fees

This statute states that governmental units may adopt a fee structure for products reflecting the cost of creating, developing, and reproducing the product. Services can be sold for a fee reflecting actual costs. It also provides that only people with a contract with a governmental entity can have on-line data access.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
GIS Committee (unofficial)

Mission: The committee was organized to identify issues facing the development, implementation, use and maintenance of GIS in Maryland.

Sectors Represented: State, academic

Functions:

Maryland State Government Geographic Information Coordinating Committee (official)

Mission: The purpose of MSGIC is to facilitate communication and cooperation among state agencies involved in the collection and use of spatial data and GIS, including minimizing duplication, supporting joint development of data, serving as a focal point and develop guidelines, and preserving valuable data.

Sectors Represented: State

Functions: V - governor's office, state planning, revenue-property tax, cultural resources-archeological-historical, archives-records management, environmental protection-natural resource management, education, budget-comptroller, health, agriculture, transportation, social services, insurance regulation, personnel-human development, public safety-emergency management, economic development, administrative, higher education, judicial

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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MASSACHUSETTS

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

GL Ch. 21A s.2 of the Acts of 1974

Authorizes the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs to have data responsibilities

This section authorizes the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs with responsibility for creating and collecting data, and acting as a clearinghouse for data to assist units of government and the private sector in making environmental decisions (this is the statute under which EOEA has GIS and distributes data).

GL 21A Ch 240 Acts of 1989 sec2C 2001-1001

Data services and digital data fees

This section authorizes the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs to render data processing services and to distribute digital cartographic and other data according to fee schedule.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
Geographic Information Committee (official by Information Systems Office)

Mission: MGIC, formally organized by the Office of Management Information Systems, was established to coordinate geographic information activities in the state, including promoting collaboration, providing a forum for development of standards, technical assistance, and advising the public and private sectors.

Sectors Represented: State, local, regional entities, academic, private sector users

Functions: V - environmental protection-natural resource management, economic development, state planning; NV - census data center, information policy, information technology

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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MICHIGAN

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Michigan Public Act 236, 1990

Additional recording fees

This act increases the recording fee of the first page of any legal instrument assessed by each county register of deeds. This fee was increased from $5.00 to $9.00, with $2.00 of these fees retained by counties. The other funds are deposited in the Survey and Remonumentation Fund.

Michigan Public Act 204, 1979

Michigan Resource Inventory Act

The act creates the Michigan Resource Inventory Program to provide for a land resource and current use inventory in the state, to provide for technical assistance and create an inventory advisory committee in and duties of the Department of Natural Resources, and to provide funding to localities for their participation.

Michigan Public Act 345, 1990

State Survey and Remonumentation Act

The duties of the commission include the preservation of all land survey records of vertical and horizontal monuments, and the encouragement of remonumentation programs in the state's counties. Each county shall establish a county monumentation and remonumentation plan, based on a model plan developed by the commission.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
GIS Committee (official)

Mission: The role of the group is to improve coordination of GIS activities to meet the needs of the Department of Natural Resources.

Sectors Represented: State

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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IMAGIN Consortium (official)

Mission: The IMAGIN (Improving Michigan Access to Geographic Information Network) Consortium was organized to respond to the need for digital geographic data, training, and coordination, with the goal of improving the access, distribution, updating, and public awareness of available data.

Sectors Represented: State, local, tribal, nonprofit organization, federal, regional entities, academic

Functions: Core members-environmental protection-natural resource management, legislative, library; others-governor's office, budget-comptroller, information policy, revenue-property tax, administrative, census data center, state surveyor, public lands management, forestry, state geological survey, cultural resources-archeological-historical, agriculture, transportation, health, community-local affairs, public safety-emergency management

Land Information Exchange (MLINK) (unofficial)

Mission: MLINK is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and use of automated land information systems maintained by public and private organizations in the state. It works to develop standards, specifications, and organizational structure to create a uniform system.

Sectors Represented: Local, utilities, regional entities, private sector users, private sector suppliers, local government via association

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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MINNESOTA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

ML 1993 Ch. 172 Sec. 14, subd. 8(a)

Appropriation of funds as recommended by the Leg. Com. on Minn. Resources-Base Maps

This appropriation is to provide the state share of a 50/50 match program with USGS to continue statewide coverage of orthophoto maps and update mapping for the state's major urban areas, and plan for future cooperative mapping and air photo programs.

ML 1993 Ch. 172 Sect. 14 subd. 14

Data Collected by LCMR recommended projects must be compatible with state spatial data

Data collected by projects recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR) that have common value for natural resource planning and management must conform to information architecture defined by standards adopted by the State Information Policy Office. Data must integrate with LMIC data.

MN Statutes 1992 Ch. 16B.92

Enabling legislation for the Land Management Information Center (LMIC)

This describes LMIC's purpose is to foster the integration of environmental data, and provide services in computer mapping and graphics, environmental analysis, and small systems development. It also states when fees may be assessed for the center's products and services.

Executive Order 91-16 Sept. 16, 1991

Establishment of a Governor's Council on Geographic Information

The executive order provides that the council was established to promote efficient and effective use of resources by leading the development, management and use of GI in the state. The council makes recommendations in areas including policies, institutional arrangements, standards, education, stewardship, and others.

MN Statutes 1991 Sup. 103H.175 subd.2

Establishment of a Groundwater Monitoring Data Base

The Land Management Information Center shall maintain a computerized data base of the results of groundwater quality monitoring and make it accessible to the principal state environmental agencies.

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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Citation

Name/Type

Description

ML 1993 Ch. 172 Sect. 14 subd. 8(b)

Rural county use of National Aerial Photography Program flight data

This appropriation is for a contract with Houston County to evaluate the quality of digital planimetric map products created from NAPP in effectively meeting county data needs, and to assist other counties in the future use of these products.

S.F. No. 1620, Ch. 192 Sect. 74 (1993)

Transfer of Land Management Information Center

This legislation transferred the Land Management Information Center from the Department of Administration to the Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planning effective July 1, 1993.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
Governor's Council on Geographic Information (official by EO)

Mission: The council promotes the efficient and effective use of resources by providing leadership and direction in the development, management, and use of GI in Minnesota. The Council makes recommendations in areas including, but not limited to, policies, standards, education, and stewardship.

Sectors Represented: State, local, federal, academic, utilities

Functions: Governor's office, state planning, information policy, legislative, administrative, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, higher education

GIS/LIS Consortium (unofficial)

Mission: The mission of the consortium is to provide a forum and serve as a users group for communicating and sharing information about GIS and land information systems in the state and to support the Governor's Council on Geographic Information.

Sectors Represented: State, regional entities, local, academic

Functions: Administrative, information technology, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, state planning, higher education

Department of Transportation Council for GI (official)

Mission: The council is managed by the Department's Office of Information Policy with the mission of increasing access to GI, increasing its accuracy, and increasing its ability to be integrated. These efforts will benefit those who develop and deliver the department's products and services.

Sectors Represented: State

Functions: State planning, information policy, transportation, higher education, public safety-emergency man,., information technology

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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MISSISSIPPI

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

MRS 57-13-23, 1986

Establishes the Mississippi Automated Resource Information System

The MARIS' purpose includes storing, processing, and disseminating the state's natural and cultural resources consistent throughout state departments and, to the extent possible, with federal and privately generated resource data banks. The legislation established the MARIS Policy Committee, Task Force, and an Executive Committee.

Miss. Code Ann. 25-58-1,3 (1990)

Local Government GIS-authorization for borrowing

The board of supervisors of any county and the governing authority of any municipality are authorized and empowered to borrow money to create GIS and prepare multipurpose cadastre, with approval of Central Data Processing Authority.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
Automated Resource Information System Policy Committee (official via statute)

Mission: The mission of the Policy Committee is to direct the activities of MARIS, which was statutorily directed to include storing, processing, extracting, and disseminating data related to the state's natural and cultural resources.

Sectors Represented: V - state; other - academic, local, tribal, nonprofit organization, regional entities, private sector users

Functions: Information policy, information technology, agriculture, economic development, archives-records management, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, health, secretary of state, regulatory utilities commission, public safety-emergency management, revenue-property tax, state planning, governor's office, administrative, census data center, legislative, information policy, state geological survey, forestry, cultural resources-archeological-historical, economic development, higher education

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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MISSOURI

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

None

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
Bio Diversity Council of Missouri (official)

Mission: The role of the council is to facilitate natural resource conservation planning by serving as a multiagency working group. One of its primary objectives is to encourage use of GIS and related technologies to meet this goal.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, academic

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, public lands management, forestry, state geological survey, transportation, higher education

Systems Access & Information Consortium (MOSAIC) (official)

Mission: MOSAIC serves as the primary entity for promoting, coordinating, and supporting GIS applications, products, and data sharing in the state.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, local, academic

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, public lands management, forestry, state geological survey, cultural resources-archeological-historical, agriculture, transportation, health, public safety-emergency management, community-local affairs, information technology, information policy

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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MONTANA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

May 1990

Memorandum concerning interagency coordination and support for GIS in Montana

This MOU was signed by eleven federal entities, seven state agencies, and two universities with the purpose of establishing a vehicle for participating agencies and organizations to develop GIS in Montana. The MOU establishes the GIS Interagency Management Steering Committee and the GIS Interagency Technology Workgroup.

Code Annotated 90-15 101, 1985

Natural Resource Information System

The State Library was directed to plan for and implement the system with recommendations provided by a Natural Resource Data System Advisory Committee established in the statute. The committee's role includes making recommendations regarding criteria for data types and categories, collection format, and identity of data sources.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
GIS Interagency Technical Working Group (official by MOU)

Mission: The group strives to facilitate joint projects, inventory digital data, create a data documentation format, develop and compile data standards for the common base themes, investigate methods and priorities towards creation of a statewide transferable digital data base, and disseminate the data.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, tribal, academic

Functions: Library, environmental protection-natural resource management, public lands management, transportation

GIS Users Group (unofficial)

Mission: The users group is a consortium of governmental agencies and private businesses involved with GIS technology. The group provides a forum for exchanging information and ideas.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, local, private sector users, private sector suppliers

Functions: Library, environmental protection-natural resource management, public lands management, transportation

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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Interagency GIS Management Steering Committee (official by MOU)

Mission: The purpose of the committee is to set statewide policies, and create an action plan to implement the objectives of the MOU while guiding the long-term direction of GIS in the state and the activities of the Technical Working Group. The group also ensures these agencies comply with data standards.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, tribal, academic

Functions: Library, environmental protection-natural resource management, public lands management, transportation

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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NEBRASKA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

LB 541 (Approp. Bill) Sec. 16, no.18, 1993)

Provide direction to the State GIS Steering Committee

This bill expresses the intent of the legislature that the GIS Steering Committee will carry out specific duties including, develop a comprehensive inventory of state agency uses of GIS, prepare a survey regarding future uses, develop a process to meet future needs, and develop recommendations for standards and help coordination.

Neb.Rev.St. s 81-2601-2605 (1991)

To create the GIS Steering Committee

The committee's charge is to facilitate acquisition, compatibility, and communications of GIS technology at all levels of government, make recommendations to the legislature, and establish guidelines and policies for statewide GIS, including quality assurance and control, enforcement mechanisms, access, cost recovery, and priorities.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
GIS Steering Committee (official via statute)

Mission: The committee's role is to facilitate acquisition, compatibility and communication of GIS technology at all levels of government, make recommendations for program initiatives and funding, establish guidelines and policies for quality control, access, cost recovery, ownership, etc.

Sectors Represented: State, utilities, regional entities, academic, local government via association

Functions: Administrative, governor's office, environmental protection-natural resource management, state surveyor, legislative, state planning, transportation, public lands management, state geological survey

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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NEVADA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

NRS 218.051, 17, 218; NRS 304.060, 24, 304

Congressional Districts-use of GIS in redistricting

These two statutes (1991) authorized and provided funding, respectively, to use GIS for reapportionment of legislators and districts, as well as for Senate and House elections districting.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
State Mapping Advisory Committee (official by EO)

Mission: The SMAC coordinates mapping needs and develops recommendations for mapping priorities for federal agencies with mapping activities, resulting in various cooperative projects. The role was expanded to include digital data and GIS in the late 1980s, including forming a GIS Subcommittee.

Sectors Represented: V - state; NV - academic, federal, local

Functions: Legislative, geological survey, information policy, information technology, environmental protection-natural resource management, public lands management, transportation, library, public safety-emergency management

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

RSA Ch. 102 (HB 899) (1988)

Computer assistance to regional planning commissions

This act provided for an appropriation of $270,000 for nine regional planning agencies of the state to have ''computer interface capability'' with each other, the Office of State Planning (OSP), and state data collection and storage sources including compatibility with OSP's GIS and other similar data sources.

RSA Ch. 4-C:8, 1989

Regional and municipal assistance

It states that the Office of State Planning shall provide technical assistance to municipalities in the (a) use and application of data in the state's GIS for local planning and growth management, and (b) recommending standards for large-scale mapping for municipal functions such as tax assessment and public facility management.

RSA Ch. 198 (1993)

Requiring the Office of State Planning to conduct a satellite survey of clearcut areas

This act requires the Office of State Planning, in cooperation with the Division of Forest and Lands, to study clearcut information and contract with the University of New Hampshire for purchase and analysis of satellite imagery to survey clearcutting in the state. Funds were appropriated, including specifically for GIS.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
GIS Advisory Committee of the Council on Resources and Development (official by statute)

Mission: CORD's role is to consult on common problems in environmental protection, natural resources and growth management, to coordinate and resolve differences, and to make recommendations. It created the GIS committee to coordinate and recommend data base strategies, standards, and financing among governments.

Sectors Represented: State

Functions: State planning, environmental protection-natural resource management, economic development, transportation, agriculture, public safety-emergency management, health, education

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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NEW JERSEY

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Public Law Ch. 78, 1990

An act concerning hazardous substance discharge prevention

Oil companies are required to map their facilities, pipelines, and off-site land and water areas, which could be adversely affected by a discharge. The Department of Environmental Protection is to develop maps of wetlands, shellfish, waterways, and coastal areas to provide coverage of the rest of the state.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
State Mapping Advisory Committee (official by EO)

Mission: SMAC serves as a coordination mechanism and forum for exchanging ideas and discussing mapping issues, and to consolidate statewide mapping requirements to USGS. Focus was expanded in 1990 to include GIS, including policies for statewide approach and subcommittees to address such issues.

Sectors Represented: State, academic, professional organization, utilities, local, private sector suppliers, private sector users, regional entities, federal

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, community-local affairs, transportation, revenue-property tax, employment-labor, agriculture, public safety-emergency management, state planning, census data center, state geological survey

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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NEW MEXICO

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Executive Order 1987

Authorizing the New Mexico Geographic Information Council

This executive order authorizes the council, which was initially organized in 1984. It provides that the council provide recommendations regarding geographic data needs, priorities, and standards to the governor, and to state, federal, and local agencies and also provide recommendations to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.

The Research and Development Act, 1988

Providing for development, implementation, and maintenance of a resource GIS

This statute provided for the original feasibility study for the Resource GIS Program managed by the University of New Mexico and coordinated with state government. The statute provides that RGIS include provision of a "comprehensive, state-of-the-art, automated GI clearinghouse" as a management, planning, and analysis tool.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
GIS Advisory Committee of the Information Systems Council (official, ISC by statute)

Mission: GISAC's role as defined by ISC includes responsibility for making GIS policy to ISC, for establishing GIS standards, and conducting GIS procurements on behalf of the Council. Agencies are directed to conform to such standards.

Sectors Represented: State, local government via association, academic, federal, private sector-users

Functions: Administrative, information technology, environmental protection-natural resource management, revenue-property tax, census data center, public lands management, cultural resources-archeological-historical, public safety-emergency management, transportation, archives-records management, personnel-human development, forestry, health, regulatory utilities commission, higher education, economic development, community-local affairs, state geological survey

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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Geographic Information Council, Inc. (official by EO)

Mission: NMGIC goals are to promote a comprehensive approach to geographic information, foster coordination of programs, policies, technologies, and resources to maximize opportunities and minimize duplication, and make recommendations for all governments about data needs, priorities, and standards.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, local, academic, private sector users, private sector suppliers, tribal, professional organization

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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NEW YORK

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Senate Bill 6087 (1991)

Authorizing Erie Co. Water Authority to sign contracts for GIS and mapping, and sell data, services

 

McKinney's Laws-NY 43-B, 44-0117

Hudson River Valley GIS

Authorized GIS as part of Hudson River Valley Greenway effort.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
State Forum for Information Resource Management (official by budget director)

Mission: The IRM Forum was created to increase coordination of information resources and technologies, through serving as a network, clearinghouse, and educational resource. It has recently focused on GIS as a platform to discuss data sharing and institutional issues, including demonstration projects.

Sectors Represented: V - state, academic; NV - local, nonprofit organization.

Functions: Budget-comptroller, archives-records management, personnel-human development, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, health, legislative, library, revenue-property tax, secretary of state, insurance regulation, regulatory utilities commission, social services, employment-labor, education, higher education, public safety-emergency management, economic development, judicial, census data center

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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NORTH CAROLINA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Executive Order July 30, 1991

Establishes the GI Council and transfer the Center for GI and Analysis to Governor's Office

Roles and responsibilities of these identities are defined. Identifies the Center for Geographic Information and Analysis as the lead GIS agency in state government.

1991 H.B. 356

Exception to the Public Records Act for GIS in Lincoln and Brunswick counties

 

1993 H.B. 143, Ch. 82

Exception to the Public Records Act for GIS in specified counties and cities

Provides that electronic copies of geographic data provided at reasonable cost to the public may not be resold or redistributed for trade or commercial products. This direction applies to the Counties of Guilford, Pitt, Mecklenburg, and Nash; and for the Cities of Greensboro and High Point.

Executive Order May 21, 1993

Expands composition of GI Council and establishes Info. Resources Management Comm. as oversight

This executive order reestablishes the Geographic Information Coordinating Council in a new administration, including its reporting to the Information Resources Management Commission, and expansion of its membership to include federal, local, and regional representation as well as increased state agency participation.

Gen. Stat. 143-345.6 1977

Land Records Management Program and creation of Advisory Committee

This statute directs a statewide land records management program to provide technical and financial assistance to counties to modernize local land records and minimum standards for indexing of land records, maps, and security and reproduction of land records. It also provided for a common parcel ID numbering scheme statewide.

Memorandum of Agreement, August 1992

Establishes statewide network of three base stations for GPS

This MOA establishes a cooperative effort between the Center for GI and Analysis, State Information Processing Services, Department of Transportation, and the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources to install and maintain GPS Base Station Network useable by all.

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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Citation

Name/Type

Description

1991 N.C. Ch. 285

Qualified exception from Public Records Act for certain GIS

County may require agreement that GIS data not be resold for commercial purposes.

Senate Bill 583 (1991)

Reuse of data in Catawba County GIS

Provides that if Catawba County has its GIS data base and data, and makes electronic and hard copy access at reasonable cost to public; person receiving electronic copy may not resell that information or use it for commercial purposes.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
Geographic Information Coordinating Council (official by EO)

Mission: The role of the council is to foster cooperation among all governments, academia, and the private sector regarding GI; improve the quality, access, cost effectiveness, and utility of GI; promote GI use and consideration as a strategic resource, be a coordination framework, and share resources.

Sectors Represented: State, local, professional organization, federal, regional entities, private sector users

Functions: V - state planning, budget-comptroller, administrative, environmental protection-natural resource management, agriculture, health, transportation, secretary of state, education; NV - information policy

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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NORTH DAKOTA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

None

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
GIS Management Steering Committee (official by budget director)

Mission: The role of the steering committee is to provide direction and coordination for GIS.

Sectors Represented: State, academic, federal

Functions: Budget-comptroller, environmental protection-natural resource management, cultural resources-archeological-historical, census data center, public lands management

GIS Technical Advisory Committee (official by Management Steering Committee)

Mission: The role of the Technical Advisory Committee is to concentrate on technical issues and recommend standards for adoption by the Steering Committee, as well as develop a data inventory, inventory of statewide interests and needs, provide education and recommend a standard base map.

Sectors Represented: State, academic, federal, local government via association

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, health, transportation, regulatory utilities commission, information technology, economic development, public lands management, agriculture, state geological survey

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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OHIO

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Executive Order 93-010-V

Authorizes Ohio Geographic Referenced Information Program and Council and Forum

This order establishes the Ohio Geographic Referenced Information Program (OGRIP) composed of a council and a forum. It provides that the council's role is to coordinate GIS in the state providing for the efficient collection, management, and use of GI, and establish a GIS Forum to assist activities and encourage access and consistency.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
Geographic Referenced Information Program (OGRIP) Council (official by EO)

Mission: The OGRIP Council's mission includes encouraging creation of multiple use data, facilitating determination and access to available data and encouraging its use, and generally coordinating GI/GIS activities in the state to provide for efficient collection, management, and use of data.

Sectors Represented: State, academic, local, utilities

Functions: Information policy, administrative, information technology, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, higher education, community-local affairs

OGRIP Forum (official by EO)

Mission: The mission of the OGRIP Forum is "to assist in the coordination of GIS activities and to encourage access and consistency with other GIS systems to the maximum extent possible."

Sectors Represented: State, local, local government via association, federal, academic, utilities

Functions: Budget-comptroller, secretary of state, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, regulatory utilities commission, employment-labor, higher education, public safety-emergency management, economic development, administrative, information technology, census data center

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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OKLAHOMA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

None

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
GIS Technology Policy Board (official by Governor)

Mission: The board was established to encourage the development and implementation of GIS while coordinating state activities to promote the sharing and integration of information. It is developing policies regarding standards, data base development and mapping, access, and funding.

Sectors Represented: State

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, economic development, agriculture, budget-comptroller, education, health, social services, public safety-emergency management, legislative, census data center, public lands management, state geological survey, regulatory utilities commission, higher education

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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OREGON

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Executive Order 89-16, Oct. 10, 1989

Establishing State Map Advisory Council

This order affirmed previous orders establishing SMAC's functions including planning, policy and technical issues, technical assistance and coordination, developing a state GI data base, determining data custodianship roles of agencies, and managing some data. This work to be supported by State GIS Center also created by order.

ORS 190.050, 192.502 (1991)

Intergovernmental cooperation-fees for geographic data and uses

This act provides that notwithstanding any other provisions of law, an intergovernmental group's geographic data bases or systems are confidential and exempt from public disclosure. Access cannot be restricted, but fees can be charged based on market prices or competitive bids for geographic data that have commercial value.

ORS s 196.575 (1989)

Ocean resources management-data liaisons and use

Authorizes obtaining oceanographic data from the federal government and joint liaison program. This includes requirement to develop GIS data base for program.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
State Map Advisory Council (official by EO)

Mission: SMAC's directed purposes are strategic planning, resolving policy and technical issues and disputes, providing technical assistance and coordination, standardization of data acquisition, review budget requests for GI/GIS, and make a statewide GI data base and plan to accomplish it.

Sectors Represented: V - state; NV - federal, local, regional entities, academic, local government via association

Functions: Information policy, information technology, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, public lands management, revenue-property tax, social services, census data center, forestry, state geological survey

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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PENNSYLVANIA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

None

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
GIS Subcommittee of Automated Technology Steering Committee (official by governor's assistant)

Mission: The GIS Subcommittee's mission is to formulate appropriate GIS implementation methodologies, foster cooperation between state agencies, eliminate duplication in planning and implementing GIS, enhancing data sharing through GIS, and develop a planning methodology for GIS evaluation.

Sectors Represented: State

Functions: Library, census data center, information policy, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, agriculture, economic development, community-local affairs, health, administrative, archives-records management, forestry, state geological survey, cultural resources-archeological-historical, public lands management, public safety-emergency management, employment-labor

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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RHODE ISLAND

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

GL Ch 42-11 Sec 2,10 Amd Ch 16-32, 1990

Department of Admin. and University of Rhode Island Amendment

This act officially established the Rhode Island GIS (RIGIS) and directs the Dept. of Administration's Division of Planning to manage it. It also directs the state planning council establish an executive committee consisting of major participants of RIGIS. The University of Rhode Island was authorized to provide technical support and assistance.

Gen. Laws s 46-15.4-3 1991

Water Supply Management Plans-Content

This statute requires that Water Supply Management Plans must have certain components, including specified data requirements.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
RIGIS Executive Committee (official via statute)

Mission: The committee serves as a policy level coordination group that adopts policies and standards for the Rhode Island GIS, as well as establishing its direction, priorities, and data layers. Goals are accurate, organized and documented GIS, avoid duplication, and use GIS for land management.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, local, academic

Functions: State planning, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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SOUTH CAROLINA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

None

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
State Mapping Advisory Committee (official by EO)

Mission: The SMAC's main purpose has been to act as an advisory and educational group, providing networking among participants. It evolved to include property tax mapping, geodetic control, and GIS.

Sectors Represented: V-state, local, utilities, academic, local government via association, professional organization, private sector users; NV-federal

Functions: Information policy, information statistics, environmental protection-natural resource management, economic development, health, revenue-property tax, transportation, regulatory utilities commission

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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SOUTH DAKOTA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

None

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
GIS Advisory Committee (official via governor's support)

Mission: The role of the committee is to facilitate coordination and minimize redundancy, including conducting needs assessments and setting statewide priorities. It reviews technical options considering connectivity needs and sponsors projects and educational and networking events.

Sectors Represented: State

Functions: Budget-comptroller, information policy, information technology, environmental protection-natural resource management, agriculture, education, health, revenue-property tax, public lands management, transportation

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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TENNESSEE

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Tennessee Code Ann. 10-7-506

Public records with commercial value-fees may be charged accordingly

This statute provides that if a request is made for a copy of a public record that has commercial value and it requires reproduction of a part of an automated map or other geographic data developed with public funds, the county may impose fees including development and maintenance costs.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
GIS Steering Committee of the Information Systems Council (ISC official by EO)

Mission: The role of the committee is to help develop information standards, particularly those for cartography and GIS, while also encouraging coordinated development of GIS and avoiding duplication.

Sectors Represented: State, local government via association

Functions: Information policy, information technology, state planning, budget-comptroller, environmental protection-natural resource management, revenue-property tax, transportation, health, employment-labor, education, higher education

GIS Working Group (official by Steering Committee)

Mission: The mission of the GIS Working Group is to analyze the status of GIS in the state, primarily within state government, and also to provide networking and information exchange among GIS users.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, local, academic, private sector users, private sector suppliers

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, state planning, transportation, health

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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TEXAS

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Executive Order AWR 92-6, 1992

Providing direction to the GIS Planning Council

This order provides that the Department of Information Resources has chartered the GIS Planning Council and directs that the Council shall plan for the most effective means of acquiring and distributing GI and ensuring agencies are in consort with state and federal agencies, develop a business plan, and ID data custodians and roles.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
Geographic Information Systems Planning Council (official by EO)

Mission: The role of the council is to plan for the most cost-effective means of distributing GI in the state, and ensure agency programs are in concert with other state and federal agencies. Agencies are to be identified, and roles and responsibilities defined for data custodians.

Sectors Represented: State, local government via association, regional entities, academic, private sector via association

Functions: Information policy, environmental protection-natural resource management, public lands management, transportation, health, social services, education, public safety-emergency management, community-local affairs, governor's office, budget-comptroller, secretary of state, regulatory utilities commission, Railroad Commission

Texas Mapping Advisory Committee (historical)

Mission: The role of TMAC is to facilitate information exchange among agencies and persons working with mapping in Texas, and has provided input to USGS regarding mapping priorities. It expanded its scope to digital cartography in the mid-1980s and has a subcommittee accordingly.

Sectors Represented: State, regional entities, professional organization

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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UTAH

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Utah Code 63-1-61,62 1991

Automated Geographic Ref. Center (AGRC) & State Geographic Information Database (SGID)

This act creates SGID and mandates state agencies to comply with policies and standards. It authorizes AGRC, in the Department of Administrative Services, to provide GIS services and manage SGID, with standard format, lineage, etc. SGID is the central reference for all information in any GIS database, and a repository for data with multiple users.

House Con. Res. 24 1991

Utah Geographic Information Council

This resolution recognizes the council has been established and states the ''Legislature and Governor commend and support'' the efforts of the council.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
Geographic Information Council (official via governor and legislature)

Mission: UGIC's purpose is to serve as an umbrella organization with a forum for communication and information exchange about manual and automated GI. It was designed to work with other groups to reduce overlap and redundancy between groups working with GI/GIS.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, local, local government via association, professional organization, private sector users, private sector-suppliers, academic, utilities

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, cultural resources-archeological-historical

State GIS Advisory Committee of the Information Tech. Review Committee (ITRC via statute)

Mission: The role of the GIS Committee is to formulate and recommend proposed GIS policies, procedures, and standards; recommend priorities for data collection; review legal and policy issues related to data access; and make recommendations to resolve issues. It also oversees the state GI data base.

Sectors Represented: State, local, federal, academic

Functions: Information policy, information technology, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, agriculture, legislative

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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VERMONT

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

1992 H. B. 955

Authorizes governor to make Vermont GIS a not-for-profit corporation

This bill amends the 1988 bill that originally authorized GIS in Vermont. It provides that the strategy for GIS may include creation of a not-for-profit corporation to serve governments but not compete with private sector services. It establishes a Board of Directors, specifies its members and defines some roles.

24 VSA 4303, 4306, 4325, 4345a Revised 1988

Develop regional data base compatible with GIS, and establish duties of planning commissions

Establishes powers and duties of regional planning commissions, including development of a regional data base compatible with GIS.

Executive Order 92-3A

Creates the Vermont Center for GI, Inc. as lead for state GI coordination

The order creates the Vermont Center for GI, Inc. to foster GIS development and use. It establishes the corporate structure including the membership of the Board of Directors, powers of the corporation including data access procedures, standards, etc. The order also directs financial and planning requirements.

VSA Title 3, Sec 20 1988

The Growth Management Act relating to encouraging local, regional, and state agency planning

The act directed the governor to "develop a comprehensive strategy for the development and use of a GIS" and appropriated $4.75 million over five years for GIS. It provides the governor and regional planning districts shall ensure that all data relevant for GIS are developed in a compatible way for GIS use.

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
Vermont Center for GI, Inc. Board of Directors (official by statute)

Mission: The mission of the VCGI Board is direct and manage the VCGI, including developing, publishing, maintaining and implementing policies, procedures and standards and providing access to the Vermont GIS. This role also includes providing GI services, products and support to public and private users.

Sectors Represented: State, local government via association, regional entities, academic

Functions: Administrative, legislative, environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation, economic development, community-local affairs

VGIS Technical Advisory Committee

Mission: The mission of the Technical Advisory Committee is to work with and support the Vermont Center for GI, including providing input and advise from state agency and other users. It also serves as a GIS users group providing information exchange among members.

Sectors Represented: State, local, professional organization, regional entities, academic, private sector suppliers, private sector users

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, transportation

Mapping Advisory Committee

Mission: The purpose of the committee is to provide recommendation regarding mapping priorities, including to USGS.

Sectors Represented: State, regional entities, professional organization, academic

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, public lands management, forestry, state geological survey, transportation

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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VIRGINIA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Code of Virginia Act Ch. 668, 1989

Council on Information Management to conduct a study of land use information or mapping systems

CIM was directed to assess the need and utility of geographic and biological land use information or mapping systems, identify opportunities for system integration and shared usage, make recommendations, and develop a plan for the coordinated operation and development of such systems.

Code of Virginia, 2.1-563.32, 1992

Created the Advisory Committee on Mapping, Surveying, and LIS to advise Council on Information Management

Created a new Advisory Committee (replacing the former Commission) on Mapping, Surveying, and LIS. The committee meets with, confers with, and advises the Council on Information Management on matters relating to mapping, surveying and land information systems.

Code of Virginia, 15.1-11.7 1992

Local Government GIS

Provides that local governments may develop GIS and require their departments to use them.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
Advisory Committee on Mapping, Surveying, and Land Information Systems (official via statute)

Mission: The role of the Committee is to meet with, confer with and advise the Council on Information Management regarding mapping, surveying, and LIS, particularly for development of policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, recommendations, and access to data, while encouraging coordination.

Sectors Represented: State, local, professional organization, regional entities, utilities

Functions: Transportation, public safety-emergency management

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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WASHINGTON

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

Citation

Name/Type

Description

Ch. 58.22.020,24.020, 79.68.120, 1973, amended

Authorizes role of Dept. of Natural Resources in geographic information

Provides that (1) DNR shall establish and maintain a state base mapping system, and also define standards for it, (2) DNR's division of engineering is the official agency for surveys and maps, and (3) DNR shall design expansion of its land use data bank to include information to assist in land use, growth, and influence environmental quality.

RCW 43.63A.550, 1990

Growth Management Act

The act requires specific cities and counties to engage in planning activities, including comprehensive plans. The act requires collecting data on public and private land for land use, demographics, infrastructure, critical areas, housing, etc. It directs an advisory group with planning and GIS expertise.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUP
State Geographic Information Council (official via Department of Information Systems)

Mission: WSGIC was formed by the Department of Information Services to serve as a management level forum for exploring issues and alternatives, exchanging information, developing and recommended standards, and promoting cooperative data efforts. It fosters GI coordination and provides overall GI/GIS direction.

Sectors Represented: V - state, academic, federal, local, private sector users; NV - tribal, nonprofit organization

Functions: Information policy, information technology, environmental protection-natural resource management, health, economic development, community-local affairs, public safety-emergency management, transportation, employment-labor, social services, education, public lands management, budget-comptroller, library, legislative, forestry

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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WEST VIRGINIA

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

None

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
GIS Coordinating Committee (unofficial)

Mission: The Committee was formed to provide a forum for GIS users and potential users to share ideas and information about technology, applications, and data exchange. It is working to determine a future direction for the state regarding GIS, including GPS as its initial effort.

Sectors Represented: State, academic, federal, local, private sector suppliers, private sector users, regional entities, local government via association

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, health, transportation, state planning, state geological survey, higher education, economic development

State GIS Steering Committee (unofficial, pending official status)

Mission: The committee is being officially organized, with a pending executive order, and based on the existing coordination group. The role will be to encourage coordination and deal with technical issues to further GIS activities.

Sectors Represented: State, academic, federal, local, private sector suppliers, private sector users, local government via association, regional entities, utilities

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, health, transportation, state planning, governor's office, higher education, economic development, community-local affairs, education, census data center, administrative, public safety-emergency management, regulatory utilities commission, public lands management, information statistics, cultural resources-archeological-historical

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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Name/Type

Description

Wisconsin Laws 31 (1989)

Creating the Land Information Program and the Land Information Board

The board mission was established to direct and supervise the program, including serving as the state clearinghouse for land information and providing technical assistance to state and local agencies. Aid to counties is included, including designation of a county land information office and the opportunity to receive grants if participating.

Wisconsin Laws 339 (1990)

Establishing funding for the Land Information Program and ending matching fund needs to receive grants

It provides recording fees be increased for first pages of legal documents from $4 to 8 in July, 1990, and to $10 in July, 1991, with counties retaining $2 of the first $4, and all of the $2 added in 1991. Counties are eligible for grants for the other funds, but must have designated office and plan for land records modernization.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
Land Information Association (unofficial)

Mission: WLIA's mission is to promote integrated and multipurpose LIS networks and policy through legislative activity, membership education, standards development, forums for emerging concepts, and outreach. Its four goals include policy, networking, technical, and education with efforts in each area.

Sectors Represented: State, federal, local, regional entities, academic, professional organization, utilities, private sector suppliers, private sector users, tribal, nonprofit organization

Functions: Information policy, revenue-property tax, insurance regulation, environmental protection-natural resource management, public lands management, state geological survey, agriculture, transportation, economic development, community-local affairs, rural development, legislative, information technology, census data center, higher education, state cartographer, regulatory utilities commission

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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Land Information Board (official via statute)

Mission: The Board directs the Land Information Program, with a major goal of systems integration to ensure multiple use and sharing of data by all. The Board develops guidelines, administers a local grant program, provides technical assistance to state and local agencies, and serves as a data clearinghouse.

Sectors Represented: V-state, local, professional organization, private sector suppliers, utilities; NV-federal, regional entities, local government via association, academic, private sector via association

Functions: Revenue-property tax, environmental protection-natural resource management, public lands management, forestry, state geological survey, cultural resources-archeological-historical, agriculture, transportation, higher education, legislative, administrative, census data center, state cartographer

State Inter-Departmental Geographic Data Sharing Workgroup (unofficial)

Mission: The workgroup's mission is to discuss, produce, implement and promote technical solutions for the processing of digital GI, with the goal to enhance the delivery of governmental services. The group solves day-to-day, operational problems, including collection, storage, and display of data.

Sectors Represented: State, local government via association, regional entities, utilities

Functions: Environmental protection-natural resource management, health, transportation, state geological survey, economic development, community-local affairs, education, state planning, administrative, higher education

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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WYOMING

AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS

None

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION/GIS COORDINATION GROUPS
GIS Steering Committee (official by Computer Technology Division)

Mission: The Computer Technology Division of the Department of Admin. and Information established this group to set the direction of GIS efforts in the state. They set the agenda of the GIS Users Group as well as maintain the state metadata catalog, and address technical GIS issues.

Sectors Represented: state, local, federal, academic, private sector-suppliers, private sector-users

Functions: governor's office, library, revenue-property tax, secretary of state, legislative, administrative, information technology, census data center, archives-records management, environmental protection-natural resource management, public lands management, state geological survey, cultural resources-archeological-historical, transportation, social services, health, economic development

GIS Users Group (official by Computer Technology Division)

Mission: The Computer Technology Division of the Department of Admin. and Information created the group to promote communication, coordination, and sharing of data among various entities in the state, initially concentrating on state agencies. Effort is on data sharing and creation of a state base map.

Sectors Represented: state, local, federal, academic, private sector-suppliers, private sector-users

Functions: information technology, environmental protection-natural resource management, revenue-property tax, governor's office, library, secretary of state, legislative, administrative, census data center, archives-records management, public lands management, state geological survey, cultural resources-archeological-historical, transportation, social services, health, economic development

State Mapping Advisory Committee (official by state agency)

Mission: The role of the SMAC is coordinate activities among state agencies and others and provide input to USGS regarding mapping priorities.

Sectors Represented: state

Functions: environmental protection, natural resource management

Suggested Citation:"APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY." National Research Council. 1994. Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4895.
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