Policy Board

The MetroGIS Policy Board was formed in 1997 and serves as the policy making body for the collaborative. The Board provides a vital link between the realms technical practice and policy decisions regarding GIS implementation. The stated purpose of the Policy Board is to:

• To provide a meaningful link between the technical practice of GIS to the legal, political and fiscal factors which guide and govern it in the region;
• To deliberate on, develop and support policies which foster inter-agency cooperation and data sharing;
• To recommend actions consistent with MetroGIS principles and goals;
• To review, deliberate and act on the recommendations of the MetroGIS Coordinating Committee on matters of MetroGIS operation, programming, budget and project activity.

Members

Current MetroGIS Policy Board Membership Roster:

• Debbie Goettel, (Chair), Hennepin County
• Mary Texer, (Vice Chair); Metro-MAWD
• Victoria Reinhardt, Ramsey County
• Peter Lindstrom, Metropolitan Council
• Mike Gamache, Anoka County
• Chris Gerlach, Dakota County
• Peter Henschel, Carver County
• Barbara Weckman Brekke, Scott County
• Renee Heinbuch, Washington County
• Brad Aho, City of Eden Prairie, Metro Cities
• Steve Fletcher, City of Minneapolis, Metro Cities