North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council
Commission Details
| Board Website | Board Website |
|---|---|
| Long Name | North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council |
| Department | Governor's Office |
| Governor Appointments | 9 |
| Total Board Positions | 34 |
| Cite Name | N.C. Gen. Stat. |
| Cite Number | § 143B-1421 |
| Ethics | |
| Term Length | 3 years |
| Purpose | The North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council ("Council") is established to develop policies regarding the utilization of geographic information, GIS systems, and other related technologies. The Council shall be responsible for the following: (1) Strategic planning. (2) Resolution of policy and technology issues. (3) Coordination, direction, and oversight of State, local, and private GIS efforts. (4) Advising the Governor, the General Assembly, and the State Chief Information Officer as to needed directions, responsibilities, and funding regarding geographic information. The purpose of this statewide geographic information coordination effort shall be to further cooperation among State, federal, and local government agencies; academic institutions; and the private sector to improve the quality, access, cost‑effectiveness, and utility of North Carolina`s geographic information and to promote geographic information as a strategic resource in the State. The Council shall be located in the Office of the Governor for organizational, budgetary, and administrative purposes. |
Current Members
| Member Name | Term Start Date | Term End Date | Term Type | Position | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larken Egleston | June 1, 2023 | May 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | The head of an at-large State agency not represented in subsection (d) of this section. |
| Steven B. Averett | June 1, 2023 | May 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | Employee of Municipal Government nominated by League of Municipalities |
| Jeremy Baynes | June 1, 2023 | May 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | An employee of the federal government who is stationed in North Carolina |
| Jason Hedley | June 1, 2023 | May 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | Rep. to enhance the efforts of geographic information coordination |
| Allen Serkin | June 1, 2023 | May 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | Rep from Lead Regional Organizations |
| Hope S. Morgan | June 1, 2023 | May 31, 2026 | Limited | Chair | A member of the general public |
| Paul A. Badr | June 1, 2023 | May 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | Rep. to enhance the efforts of geographic information coordination |
| Sallie Vaughn | June 1, 2023 | May 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | An employee of a county government, nominated by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners |
| Linda Ann Thurman | June 1, 2023 | May 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | Rep. to enhance the efforts of geographic information coordination |