Illinois GIS Strategy

A. To provide state agencies, universities, regional, and local governments a means through which they can plan together for geospatial data development, locate partners for joint development projects, and seek support for their funding requests.
B. To identify the most cost-effective and efficient means to develop geospatial data layers and applications in state government.
C. To increase the utility of geographic information system (GIS) technology as a tool of government to meet the needs of the citizens of Texas.
D. To provide integrated, spatially referenced information from a variety of expert, custodial agencies to the leadership and Legislature of Texas.
E. To promote the sharing of data for the common good of the people of Texas.
F. Provide educational opportunities to promote the use of modern geographic information technologies.