Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 229 - Ar Geographic Information System Board prev State Land Information Board
Agency Overview
Agency Number: 229
Current Name: Arkansas Geographic Information System (GIS) Board
Former Name: State Land Information Board
Purpose: The GIS Board coordinates and standardizes geographic information system (GIS) data across Arkansas. Its goal is to create consistent, accessible spatial datasets for use by state, local, federal, and private entities.
Legal Authority
The Board operates under Arkansas Code Title 15, Chapter 21, which provides the legal framework for GIS coordination and the creation of statewide spatial data standards.
Board Composition
Total Members: 13 voting members
12 appointed by the Governor for staggered four-year terms representing:
State government
Local government (city and county)
Private sector
Higher education institutions
1 ex-officio member: State Chief Technology Officer
Leadership: The Board elects a Chair and Vice-Chair annually.
Administration: The Board appoints a State Geographic Information Officer (SGIO) to manage daily operations and report to the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services.
Duties and Powers
The GIS Board is responsible for:
Developing and coordinating statewide GIS datasets to ensure consistency and avoid duplication.
Establishing technical standards for the collection, distribution, and reporting of spatial information.
Recommending funding methods for GIS projects.
Educating stakeholders about GIS technologies and data use.
Coordinating collaborative GIS projects among federal, state, regional, county, municipal, educational, and private entities.
Example: The Board sets standards for statewide datasets such as the Arkansas Centerline File (ACF), which ensures uniform mapping of roads and address ranges with defined accuracy standards.
Historical Context
Originally created as the State Land Information Board in 1997.
Renamed the Arkansas Geographic Information System Board to reflect its broader GIS mission, including statewide data coordination and technology standardization.
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