Functions of the MetroGIS Collaborative
Maintenance of Metro Regional Geospatial Datasets
MetroGIS maintains the Memorandum of Agreement and Contract between the Metropolitan Council and the Seven Metropolitan Counties for the perpetuation and maintenance of the Metro Regional Datasets.
These datasets-available in either regionally-approved or state-approved standardized formats-are made freely and openly available as a resource to governments, businesses, academic interest, non-profits and the general public. Current regionally available datasets include the following:
Maintenance of Regional Collaborative Operations
MetroGIS maintains this website as a consistent information sources, coordinates governance activities and work group sessions of the collaborative, conducts policy research relevant to supporting geospatial activities in the region, as well as hosting stakeholder meetings and works to ensure policy makers remain informed on relevant issues surrounding geospatial data.
MetroGIS serves as a resource to the academic community as well as to national and international interests on operational procedure, funding, management and governance of inter-agency geospatial data sharing and development.
Regional Inter-Agency Projects
MetroGIS provides a platform and resources for on-going inter-agency projects and initiatives to develop new data and data standards. The MetroGIS collaborative partners work to identify shared data needs and to bring partner agencies at all levels of government together to address these needs through collaborative work.
Advocacy and Inter-Agency Coordination
MetroGIS takes an active interest in the legal and legislative aspects of geospatial data development, data sharing and public data availability. MetroGIS aligns its work plan, initiatives, research and project efforts with complementary initiatives at the city and county, regional, state and federal levels to reduce duplication of effort and maximize benefit for the geospatial community.