The Montana Geospatial Information Advisory Council (MGIAC) will meet on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Montana State Library in Helena, MT. Meeting attendance will also be available on Zoom.

For an agenda, online meeting information, and related meeting materials, visit:  

https://mslservices.mt.gov/ASPeN/Events/Event_Detail?Event_ID=26174

The Council will consider action on the following:

• Executive summary from a previous meeting

• Montana Geospatial Information Act FY2025 Grant Application Funding Prioritization

The Council will discuss and receive updates on the following:

• MAGIP Report, MAGIP Board of Directors Representative

• GIS Coordinator’s Report

• MGIA Grant Report

• City of Great Falls FY2024 MGIA Grantee Presentation, Aaron Vaughn

• Legislative Priorities – Imagery Repository

• 2023 NSGIC Geospatial Maturity Assessment

• NSGIC Mid-Year Meeting Recap 

• Future Meeting Goals

• Council Representative Reporting

Members of the public who wish to share public comments on an agenda item or matter that is within the jurisdiction of the Montana Geospatial Information Advisory Council may submit the comment by April 19 at noon here: https://forms.office.com/g/BmC10CWCtQ. Comments may also be submitted in person or on Zoom during the meeting.

The Montana Geospatial Information Advisory Council was established by statute through the Montana Geospatial Information Act with the purpose of advising the state library on geospatial information systems, geographic information and geospatial technologies; prioritization of geospatial information development priorities, reviewing the geospatial information plan,  provide recommendations for a geospatial information granting process; promote coordination of programs, policies, technologies and resources; advocate for development of consistent polices, standards and guidelines for geographic information systems, geospatial information, and geospatial technologies.. Members of the Council represent state agencies, county or municipal governments, federal government, private business, tribal government interests, Montana university system, Montana association of GIS Professionals, and Montana association of registered land surveyors.

The Montana Geospatial Information Advisory Council makes reasonable accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in the meeting.  Persons needing accommodation must notify the State Library prior to the meeting.  To make your request known, call Genevieve Lighthiser at glighthiser@mt.gov, (406) 444-3384, or the Montana Relay at 711. 

The Montana State Librarian chairs the Montana Geospatial Information Advisory Council.  The Montana State Library helps all organizations, communities, and Montanans thrive through excellent library resources and services.  For more information about the Montana State Library, visit http://msl.mt.gov.