[Sdi-northamerica] summary of National Geospatial Advisory Committee meeting at ESRI UC

[Kate Lance]

http://apb.directionsmag.com/archives/4609-National-Geospatial-Advisory-Committee-Endorses-IFTN,-Looks-for-Input.html
National Geospatial Advisory Committee endorses Imagery for the Nation, looks for input
The National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC, http://www.fgdc.gov/ngac ) held a meeting at the ESRI conference on August 5, 2008. Many of the 28 members were in attendance. NGAC is tasked with providing advice and recommendation on federal GIS efforts and policy representing non-federal interests and stakeholders. Anne Hale Miglarese chaired the meeting and outlined the current activities. Most interesting were the questions and suggestions to the committee.
She noted the short, medium and long-term plans:
Short term activities - to 6/08
-Approve mission statement
-Provide feedback on Imagery for the Nation (see below for details)
Medium-term - to 12/31/08
-“Changing Landscape” white paper - on who makes/funds geodata - David Cowen
-Transition strategy with recommendations - Matt O’Connell - identify key appointees related to geo so we can help identify candidates, 2 page white paper for administration on why geo matters (this group can’t lobby, but other could use these tools to do so)
-Feedback on upcoming Geospatial LoB Products
-Feedback on the National Land Parcel Study - David Cowan
-Feedback on The National Map (TMN) Strategy (may slip to next meeting)
Longer-term - 12- 18 months
Develop a National Geospatial Strategy including:
-future state/vision
-functional requirements
-public-private partnership/investment strategy
-organizational framework and governance responsibilities


      
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