|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kansas has a long history using geographic information and related technology with a
continuous statewide approach since 1989. The Kansas GIS Policy Board is responsible for the development of standards,
strategies, and policies that emphasize cooperation and coordination among agencies,
organizations, and government entities in order to maximize the cost effectiveness of
GIS by creating public and private partnerships throughout Kansas. The board,
consisting of 37 members appointed by the Governor from state and local government
agencies as well as public, private, and academic interests, provides review, coordination
and recommendations for GIS programs and investments. Currently partnerships, within
and among levels of government and private entities, provide the basis for
assigning roles and responsibilities for the development and maintenance
of data themes. The Kansas GIS Policy Board works to ensure a
technological environment where GIS is recognized as an integral and
indispensable tool for government and businesses to serve the
information needs of citizens and customers. Kansas provides a broad
contingency of GIS users with open access to complete and accurate
framework data with appropriate guidelines to
protect individual privacy and other sensitive information. The Kansas GIS
Policy Board formed a cooperative relationship with the Federal Geographic
Data Committee (FGDC), by becoming a Cooperating Partner of the FGDC in
support of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), resulting in the establishment of
the Kansas Data Access & Support Center, DASC.
The next meeting of the GIS Policy Board will be held in the Eisenhower Center at the Nickell Armory Building, Room 169, 2722 SW Topeka Blvd in Topeka. There are links to a map and driving instructions to the The agenda for the meeting will be posted here as soon as it is finalized.
If you are unable to travel to Topeka for this meeting, you may call in on a toll free conference line at 10:00 AM.
Please call in on (866) 620 - 7326 and use conference code: 5384709096
The recent meeting of the GIS Policy Board highlighted the FY 2009 Annual Report for the Kansas Data Access and Support Center, presented by Ken Nelson.
Below are links to the final versions of the Kansas GIS Strategic Plan and the Improved Elevation Data Business Plan accepted by the Policy Board. Your input has been valuable throughout the Information Gathering Sessions and Stakeholder Group discussions, and we have appreciated your time in reviewing these plans. The Elevation Data Business Plan was selected by the Strategic Plan Committee as the top priority data issue for Kansas. Members of the GIS Policy Board are currently working on an implementation plan to present to the State's Cabinet level leaders and the Kansas Legislature.
Page last modified on: November 20, 2009