State GIS Coordination - NC GIS Coordination Council

State

North Carolina

Population

8,049,313

Land Area (sq miles)

48,710.88

State GIO?

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Strategic Plan?

GIS Coord Council

NC GIS Coordination Council

State GIS Agency

Center for Geographic Information and Analysis

Notes

The North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council (GICC) was formed to develop policies regarding the use of geographic information, GIS, and other related technologies. The GICC conducts strategic planning, resolves policy and technology issues, and provides coordination of State, local and private sector GIS efforts.

The GICC meets quarterly and is charged with promoting geographic information as a strategic resource in the state. Committees routinely work on multiple issues that improve the quality, access, cost-effectiveness and usefulness of North Carolina's geographic information.

Structure Type

State sponsored commission. Supported by GIS agency.

Members

GICC members are appointed by the Governor, the North Carolina Senate, the North Carolina House, or serve ex officio, by virtue of their office.

Funding

Staff?

The Center for Geographic Information and Analysis is staff to the NC GICC.

Scope of Services

Board Structure

In 2001, the North Carolina General Assembly passed Session Law 2001-359, establishing the Geographic Information Coordinating Council by law. It also confirmed the role of the Center for Geographic Information and Analysis as staff to the Council with additional responsibilities to provide Internet access to State geographic information. The Council reports annually to the Governor and to the General Assembly.

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Attachments

Illinois GIS Strategy