Illinois GIS Strategy

The mission of the GIO Office is to coordinate and support geospatial technologies for the State of Missouri so it can efficiently serve the public’s spatial data needs. The GIO is housed within the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division, and reports to the State Chief Information Officer (CIO).

In accordance with the Governor’s Initiative commenced in April 1995, the purpose of the MGISAC is to: 2.1 Foster cooperation among state, local, and federal agencies, educational institutions, private industry, and others in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS); 2.2 Provide guidance for the Missouri Spatial Data Information Service (MSDIS) in fulfilling the objectives of the Missouri GIS Advisory Committee's Strategic Plan; 2.3 Develop GIS standards for the state; 2.4 Provide an arena for discussions of relevant GIS issues; 2.5 Provide expert advice to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the GIS community on GIS related issues; 2.6 Facilitate resolution of GIS issues impacting the state; 2.7 Coordinate and facilitate statewide training as needed; and 2.8 Work together with other states on standards and other GIS issues.