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OGIC Committees

OGIC Committees

OGIC currently has four (4) standing advisory committees defined in OGIC's charter to help carry out it's duties. Standing advisory committees provide guidance and advice to OGIC, however, with the exception of the Executive Committee, advisory committees do not have decision-making authority. 

Advisory Committees

Executive Committee

The OGIC Executive Committee is established to act on behalf of the Council as needed between Council meetings. Items before the executive committee are time-sensitive and require a decision or action before the next meeting. The executive committee also meets approximately one month prior to each Council meeting for agenda setting and meeting preparation.

Policy Advisory Committee (PAC)

OGIC's Policy Advisory Committee provides strategic planning, budgetary recommendations, and policy advice and development for OGIC. Each OGIC member selects a person to participate on OGIC PAC. 

PAC Charter

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

OGIC's Technical Advisory Committee provides technical advice related to GIS technology; GIS coordination; and geospatial data management, use, and governance for OGIC.  Each OGIC member selects a person to participate on OGIC TAC. 

Framework Implementation Teams (FITs)

The purpose of the Oregon Framework Implementation Teams is to guide the development and maintenance of authoritative geospatial Framework data in Oregon and ensure these data are available, suitable, and accessible for repeated and varied use by a broad user base. Geospatial Framework data are defined in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS 276A.500) and are considered necessary to support the business processes of a government agency.  The FITs advise OGIC on Framework data development and stewardship. More information about the Framework Program's FITs can be found on GEOHub.

In addition to the standing advisory committees, OGIC has also created three (3) subcommittees to support the priority initiatives of the 2025-26 Work Plan.

  1. Outreach and Communications Committee
  2. Data Sharing and Governance Committee
  3. Legislative Coordination Committee

2025-26 Work Plan and Subcommittees

Outreach and Communications Committee

The Outreach and Communications Committee is designed to strengthen the awareness of OGIC and OGIC activities to advance geospatial data sharing for the public, the GIS community at-large, the legislature, and other key stakeholders. This committee leads the collection and dissemination of information, creates materials,  key messages, and communication strategies to support OGIC initiatives and activities. 

Data Sharing and Governance Committee

The Data Sharing and Governance Committee is designed to carry out the administrative processes and procedures to implement public body data sharing (ORS 276A.509). This committee is responsible for consulting with public bodies, identifying geospatial Framework data for sharing, identifying data standards and update frequency, and processing public body appeals.  This committee will also work to improve geospatial data sharing and governance in Oregon, including coordination with local governments and identifying priorities for Oregon's Framework Program.

Legislative Coordination Committee

The Legislative Coordination Committee is designed to lead legislative coordination activities to support OGIC initiatives and funding requests and to increase legislative awareness of geospatial data sharing and management challenges. The Committee will also design strategies, draft legislative recommendations, and perform outreach to achieve stakeholder support for sustainable funding of geospatial Framework data development, aggregation, and maintenance.