The Oregon Geographic Information Council (OGIC) provides leadership for the GIS Community in Oregon. It is the governing body overseeing GIS development across state government.
OGIC was created by Executive Order and is composed of representatives from 22 state agencies, four local governments, and two federal agencies.
The links below provide information about the Council´s background, strategy, and activities. The Council meets quarterly in the State Capitol Building. For meeting schedule, please check the GIS Calendar.
Council Objectives
Coordinate Geographic Information Management Statewide
Promote the View of Geographic Information as a Critical Information Asset
Promote Partnerships and Collaboration to Develop and Use Geographic Information
Enable Access to Geographic Data
Address Legal and Policy Issues Related to Geographic Data Distribution
Improve Geographic Information Framework Management
Enable Integration of Non-Framework Geographic Data
Improve Data Quality
Support Data Sharing
Support Provision of Services for Geographic Information Development and Use
Promote Broader Use and Benefit of Geographic Information Systems
