August 2008

The Georgia GISCC’s vision is that all levels of government become highly effective and efficient through the coordination and use of geospatially-related data, standards and technologies. The GISCC’s mission is to be a valued advisor on sustainable geospatial governance, investments, policies and data-driven decisions influencing Georgia.

The GISCC, formed by the Information Technology Policy Council (ITPC) in July of 1998, is the official statewide advisory and coordinating body for geospatially-related activities, pending legislative approval.

Further, the GISCC provides an efficient and effective framework for the collaboration, communication, planning, budgeting, acquisition, utilization and archiving of all state, regional and local geospatial resources.

The GISCC leads and encourages continued development and use of the Georgia Spatial Data Infrastructure (GaSDI) which feeds the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), defined as the “technology, policies, and people necessary to promote geospatial data sharing throughout all levels of government, the private and non-profit sectors, and academia.” The term “infrastructure” is defined as the “underlying base or the basic facilities, equipment, services, and installations needed for the growth and functioning of a community or organization.” In the same manner that roads are vitally important to the State’s infrastructure, the data, systems, people, and institutional arrangements that comprise the GaSDI provide public and private organizations with the foundation for progress.

GISCC members include representatives from all levels of government, private industry, educational institutions, non-profit and private groups. The GISCC leadership positions include Chair; Vice Chair, Outgoing Chair (new in 2008) and Chairs of the following three standing subcommittees: Strategic Plans and Policy, Education and Outreach, and Framework Management (view Members).