The Arizona Geographic Information Council (AGIC) was established by executive order as

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's primary forum and oversight group for coordination efforts related to

geographic information systems A geographic information system (GIS) consists of integrated computer hardware and software that store, manage, analyze, edit, output, and visualize geographic data. Much of this often happens within a spatial database; however, this is not ...

(GIS). AGIC identifies standards and implementation strategies to provide a framework for optimizing

's investment in GIS. Through cooperation and partnerships, AGIC facilitates the acquisition, exchange and management of geospatial data and technology to benefit State agencies and the Arizona GIS community. AGIC meets on a regular basis and conducts an Annual GIS Conference to address statewide GIS issues, requirements and solutions.

Symposium Conference

AGIC hosts an annual training symposium bringing together GIS professionals statewide to share their best practices.

Data Sharing

"The AZGEO Clearinghouse is an initiative of the Arizona Geographic Information Council. AZGEO is designed to provide GIS users with links to Internet map services, FGDC compliant metadata, and geospatial data downloads. Data include GIS layers for administrative boundaries, demographic, environmental factors, hydrology, imagery, indices, mining, natural features, transportation and more."

Organization

AGIC is composed of an Executive Management Board and standing technical committees to advise the Board on technical issues and to assist the Board in the implementation of AGIC programs. Member organizations are:
Arizona Department of Administration
Arizona Department of Commerce

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Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Arizona Department of Health Services

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Arizona Department of Revenue

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Arizona Department of Water Resources

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Arizona State Cartographer's Office

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Arizona State Parks

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Arizona Association of Counties

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Arizona Professional Land Surveyors Association

Maricopa Association of Governments Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a Council of Governments (COG) that serves as the regional agency for the greater Maricopa region in Arizona, United States. This includes the Phoenix area and the neighboring urbanized area in Pinal C ...

Northern Arizona Geographic Information Forum
Pima Association of Governments
Yuma Regional Geographic Information System Additionally, one representative from a private sector organization sits on the Board.

References

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External links

Arizona Geographic Information Council

Arizona State Cartographer's Office
Geographic information systems organizations Geographic data and information organizations in the United States