Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are an asset that have many uses to many people and organizational entities. Computerized maps showing the location of highways, parks, utilities, natural resources, and distribution of specific populations are among the many uses of Geographic Information Systems. To maximize benefits, it is important that all geographic information use identical standards that will allow one subject matter to be overlaid with another. It is also important that the information be made available to interested parties as a state asset to be shared. As an ongoing effort, the objective is to set standards, build on the geographic information base, make the information available and advertise its existence.
The specific tactic to accomplish the objective is through formation of a task force consisting of both information technology staff and other interested persons representing various state agencies. Their purpose is to set standards, make the information available, and advertise the existence of the information.
