Why do we need GISAC
The Geographic Information Systems Advisory Council (GISAC) serves as the essential coordinating body for statewide geospatial initiatives. GISAC has a proven history of driving major projects; for example, in the 1990s, it successfully led the development of foundational data assets like Digital Ortho-photo Quads and comprehensive road attributes. It also spearheaded crucial joint efforts, including the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the State of Utah, and other stakeholders. Today, GISAC supports its mission through six active subcommittees dedicated to innovation, maintaining the PLSS and geodetic controls, and ensuring alignment on data standards and services.
What are the Subcommittees
- County/City Data Standards
- State/Federal Agency GIS Coordination
- Public Service Alignment and Best Practices
- PLSS
- Utah Geodetic Advisory Committee
- Innovation
Where are we now
GISAC is part of a larger effort to provide guidance and best practices for data for state agencies and a bridge to state, local, and federal partners. GISAC continues to look at more ways to coordinate and streamline the data aggregation efforts with stewards.
GISAC convenes semi-annually to review the work of its subcommittees and generate recommendations for any necessary legislation or budget requests. The individual subcommittees maintain their own varied meeting cadences.
How to participate
To participate in GISAC or one of its subcommittees, enter your information into this form, opens in a new tab to begin receiving information and meeting invites. Please note that we might need to limit participation in some subcommittees and that signing up is not a guarantee that you'll be on the subcommittee.
