The Geographic Information Systems Advisory Council (GISAC) has led the statewide GIS data coordination efforts in Utah. GISAC membership encompasses federal agencies, state agencies, local government, Native American Tribes, academia, and private sector participants. GISAC has met and agreed to serve as the Implementation Team for Utah. GISAC meets monthly. Subcommittee working groups of GISAC typically address specific joint projects.
GISAC Track Record. GISAC has successfully coordinated similar efforts under the Framework Demonstration Project Program (FDPP) and Competitive Cooperative Agreements Program(CCAP); has led multi-participant Joint Funding and Innovative Partnership projects, and administered funding programs appropriated by both the State Legislature and the U.S. Congress. Through GISAC, a strong partnership environment exists in Utah.
The mission of GISAC is to recommend GIS policy and standards, encourage GIS use and education, and promote data collection, integration and dissemination among all GIS users. Collectively, these activities promote increased productivity, better decisions, and improved services to customers”.
