| Formal Name: | Geographic Information Systems Council |
| Contact Person: | Ed Toner, Chief Information Officer |
| Purpose: | The Legislature's stated intent was to create a Geographic Information System Council (GIS Council) with statewide responsibilities to take an active role in implementing the Geographic Information System (GIS). The committee would help facilitate acquisition of such technology at all levels of government and make recommendations to the Legislature for program initiatives and funding and the fostering of communications, training, and education. The GIS Council's adopted mission statement is to encourage the appropriate utilization of GIS technology and to assist organizations to make public investments in GIS technology and geospatial data in an effective, efficient, and coordinated manner. The GIS Council serves as an advisory council to the Nebraska Information Technology Commission (NITC). |
| How Many Affectable: | NA |
| How Many Served: | NA |
| Year Created: | 1991 |
| Year Active: | 1991 |
| Sunset Date: | None |
| Authorization Citation: | Neb. Rev. Stat. 86-570 |
| Parent Agency: | Nebraska Information Technology Commission |
| Number Of Members: | 27 |
| Who Appoints: | Governor |
| Legislative Approval: | No |
| Qualifications Of Members: | Nineteen (19) members designed by statute ( 86-570) representing specific sectors (state agencies, local and regional public entities) involved in GIS, and eight (8) members designated in the GIS Council Charter by the NITC. |
| Per Diem: | No |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Yes |
| Term Length: | 3 years |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 13-14: | 4 |
| Held FY 13-14: | 7 |
| Required FY 14-15: | 4 |
| Held FY 14-15: | 5 |
| Required FY 15-16: | 4 |
| Held FY 15-16: | 4 |
| Support Staff: | Yes |
| Shared or Separate: | Office of the Chief Information Officer |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | $0 |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | $0 |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | $0 |
| Other Funding Sources: | The GIS Council relies on the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) for staff and operational support. Those expenses are reflected in Program 101 and Program 172, which are part of the OCIOs appropriation and budget. |
| Spending Authority: | No |
| Since July 1, 2012: | The activities and accomplishments of the GIS Council are contained in the biennial progress reports submitted by the NITC to the Governor and Legislature. The November 15, 2014 report is posted at: http:nitc.nebraska.govcommissionreportsreports.html. The next report will be posted by November 15, 2016. |