Geographical Information Systems Policy Board
The Kansas GIS Policy Board works to ensure a technological environment where GIS is recognized as an integral and indispensable tool for government and businesses to serve the information needs of citizens and customers. Kansas provides a broad contingency of GIS users with open access to complete and accurate framework data with appropriate guidelines to protect individual privacy and other sensitive information. The Kansas GIS Policy Board formed a cooperative relationship with the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC), by becoming a Cooperating Partner of the FGDC in support of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), resulting in the establishment of the Kansas Data Access & Support Center, DASC
The Kansas GIS Policy Board is responsible for the development of standards, strategies, and policies that emphasize cooperation and coordination among agencies, organizations, and government entities in order to maximize the cost effectiveness of GIS by creating public and private partnerships throughout Kansas.
Members
The board consists of 23 members from state and local government agencies as well as public, private, and academic interests. The group provides review, coordination and recommendations for GIS programs and investments. Currently, partnerships within and among levels of government and private entities, provide the basis for assigning roles and responsibilities for the development and maintenance of data themes.
Contact
Questions regarding GIS for the State of Kansas should be directed to the state Data Access and Support Center.
Data Access and Support Center
Kansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas
1930 Constant Ave.
Lawrence, KS 66047-3726
GIS Section Manager/DASC Manager
Ken Nelson
(785) 864-2164