| Title: | Geographic Information Council, Illinois | | Contact Comments: | GOMB | | Function: | The Council’s mission is to provide the statewide leadership necessary to efficiently integrate Geographic Information Technology. Maximizing the use of this technology will ensure that the citizens of Illinois are served more effectively, and that the State implement geographic information and the technology surrounding it as a strategic resource. | | Term: | N/A | | Senate Confirmation: | No | | Qualifications: | Chairperson cannot be an ex-officio member | | Compensation: | expenses | | Composition: | 27 members
- 1 from Senate appointed by President
- 1 from Senate appointed by Minority Leader
- 1 from House appointed by Speaker
- 1 from House appointed by Minority Leader
- Secretary of State, or designee
- Secretary of Transportation, or designee
- Director, Department of Agriculture, or designee
- Director, Department of Central Management Services, or designee
- Director, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, or designee
- Director, Department of Natural Resources, or designee
- Director, Department of Nuclear Safety, or designee
- Director, Department of Public Health, or designee
- Director, Department of Revenue, or designee
- Director, Illinois Emergency Management Agency, or designee
- Director, Environmental Protection Agency, or designee
- President, University of Illinois, or designee
- Chairperson, Illinois Commerce Commission, or designee
- In addition to the above members, the Governor may appoint up to 10 additional voting members, representing organizations, academic institutions, public utilities, and private business sector
| | Chair: | Elected by board. DNR Director is Co-Chair | | Authority: | 20 ILCS 1128/5-5 |
|