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Background, Overview and Update of the United States Virgin Islands Geospatial Information Council (VIGIC) Geospatial Information Council (VIGIC) Theresa Anduze-Parris, Ph.D. Office of the Lieutenant Governor GIS Coordinator VIGIC – Chairperson Presentation • How Did We Get Here? • Definition - Geospatial • Coordination Criteria • Charter Sections Charter Sections – Purpose – Policy Finding – Structure and Operation • Geospatial (geographic) Data is information relating to natural or manmade features (i.e. gutters or public roads) at a geographic location; Definition gutters or public roads) at a geographic location; How Did We Get Here? • March 2005 – Participants of the OLG 1st Annual GIS Conference Advocated for the Reestablishment of a Territorial GIS Council – Demand for the Collection and Sharing of GIS Data Increased • April 2006 p – OLG invited Heads of Agencies to kick-off meeting • Coordination Criteria • Draft Executive Order – 2nd Meeting - Representatives from Agencies • Committees and Co-Chairs • Links to Existing Council Charters How Did We Get Here? • May 2006 – 3rd Meeting - Representatives from Agencies • Feedback on Review of Existing Council Charters • Charter Committee Organized a Draft Document • June 2006 4th M ti R t ti f A i – 4th Meeting – Representatives from Agencies • Reviewed Draft Charter • August 2006 – Governor’s Executive Order No. 428 – 2006 Signed • “To Create The Governor’s Geospatial Information Council” • Amended October 24, 2006 • November 2006 – Kick off meeting appointing Interim Chair and Vice Chair VIGIC Governor Interim Vice-Chair Appointed by the LG on 11/16/06 Lt. Governor Interim Chair Appointed by the LG on 11/16/06 43 Members Designated by Executive Order Election Committee GIS Conference Steering Committee PSTAC Private Sector Technical Advisory Committee Funding Committee Data Clearinghouse Committee Program/Agenda Committee Partnerships GRANTS Fund Raising Dues Partnerships VIGIC Draft Charter Official Acceptance By Chair and Vice Chair Publishing/Exhibits Committee Logistics Committee Publicity Committee Budget/Fund Raising Committee How Did We Get Here? • January/February and April 2007 – Interim Chair and Interim Vice-Chair brought new stakeholders up to date – Plan Strategy • June 2007 – First VIGIC Meeting • Adaptation of the VIGIC Charter by Lead Delegates • Call for Nominations of a Election Committee Chair • Vote for a Election Committee Chair by Lead Delegates • September/October 2007 – Call for Nominations – Nominees accepted or declined – Vote for Chair and Chair-elect were sent out • November 2007 – Announcement of VIGIC Chair and Chair-elect Coordination Criteria 1. Establish a Full-time Coordinator Position 2. Define authority for Territorial coordination 3. Establish a relationship between the VIGIC and the Governor’s Office of Information Technology 4. Recognize the contribution of executive or legislative decision makers 5. Define responsibilities for integrating and managing geospatial data and technology Adapted from the National States Geographic Information Council Coordination Criteria 6. Establish the opportunity for local and federal government, academia and the private sector to collaborate 7. Identify sustainable funding sources to meet projected needs 8. Establish the authority for the VIGIC to enter into contracts, receive and expend funds 9. Establish that the federal government works through the VIGIC Adapted from the National States Geographic Information Council Policy Findings • Geospatial Data is a Valuable Resource • GIS Technology is a Proven Decision- Making Tool • Collection of Geospatial Data is Uncoordinated • Distribution of Geospatial Data is Inefficient The purpose of the VIGIC is "to encourage effective and efficient government through the coordinated development of geographic information and technologies to ensure that Purpose information and technologies to ensure that information may be integrated at all levels of government.“ Source: National States Geographic Information Council “Nothing in this charter alters or impedes the authorities of Federal and Territorial Government department and agencies to Purpose Government department and agencies to carry out their responsibilities under law.” Structure and Operation CHAIR-ELECT CHAIR CHAIR-ELECT CHAIR CHAIR-ELECT CHAIR-ELECT CHAIR CHAIR CHAIR CHAIR-ELECT GENERAL COUNCIL AT-LARGE OFFICERS (3) CHAIR PAST CHAIR TERRITORIAL GIS CHAIR-ELECT GENERAL COUNCIL AT-LARGE OFFICERS (3) CHAIR PAST CHAIR TERRITORIAL GIS CHAIR-ELECT GENERAL COUNCIL AT-LARGE OFFICERS (3) CHAIR PAST CHAIR CHAIR-ELECT GENERAL COUNCIL AT-LARGE OFFICERS (3) CHAIR PAST CHAIR CHAIR-ELECT CHAIR-ELECT GENERAL COUNCIL AT-LARGE OFFICERS (3) CHAIR PAST CHAIR GENERAL COUNCIL AT-LARGE OFFICERS (3) CHAIR CHAIR PAST CHAIR CHAIR ELECT GENERAL COUNCIL AT-LARGE OFFICERS (3) PAST CHAIR CHAIR ELECT GENERAL COUNCIL AT-LARGE OFFICERS (3) PAST CHAIR CHAIR ELECT CHAIR ELECT GENERAL COUNCIL AT-LARGE OFFICERS (3) PAST CHAIR GENERAL COUNCIL AT-LARGE OFFICERS (3) PAST CHAIR OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OFFICE OF TAX ASSESSOR APPOINTED OFFICER (1) UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS APPOINTED OFFICER (1) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUREAU APPOINTED OFFICER (1) TERRITORIAL GIS COORDINATOR (1) COMMITTEES OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OFFICE OF TAX ASSESSOR APPOINTED OFFICER (1) UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS APPOINTED OFFICER (1) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUREAU APPOINTED OFFICER (1) TERRITORIAL GIS COORDINATOR (1) COMMITTEES COMMITTEES OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OFFICE OF TAX ASSESSOR APPOINTED OFFICER (1) UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS APPOINTED OFFICER (1) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUREAU APPOINTED OFFICER (1) OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OFFICE OF TAX ASSESSOR APPOINTED OFFICER (1) APPOINTED OFFICER (1) UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS APPOINTED OFFICER (1) APPOINTED OFFICER (1) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUREAU APPOINTED OFFICER (1) APPOINTED OFFICER (1) Benefits of Coordination • Reduce the duplication of data collection • Increase cost sharing and data sharing • Collect data once and use it multiple time Collect data once and use it multiple time • Build the capacity of local data users SUBSEQUENTLY • Strategic Plan Draft – Goals – Where will VIGIC be in three years? – Objectives to accomplish goals j p g • Benchmarks • Timeline • Research – Activation of Committees – Etc. Moving beyond IDEAS coming together coming together to form a cohesive FORUM for GIS Collaboration.