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Michigan GIS Advisory Group Nomination Application Information

Membership in the State of Michigan GIS Advisory Group

Nominations are now open for membership in the Michigan GIS Advisory Group. For this round, we are seeking members to fill the following sector assignments:

  • State Government

The Michigan GIS Advisory Group, which consists of 17 voting members, focuses on various areas in the GIS industry, such as local, state, and national geospatial trends and projects, relevant political issues, policies and best practices, and other challenges and opportunities within the Michigan GIS community. Members provide valuable input on these matters. Responsibilities of Advisory Group members include:

  • Proactively engaging with member constituencies and the Michigan geospatial community at large, in alignment with the Advisory Group's mission, vision, and values.
  • Providing advice, recommendations, and support to the GIO for the advancement of geospatial technology in Michigan.
  • Actively participating, with a variable time commitment of approximately 2 or 3 hours per month.

Value for each represented sector: 

  • Ensuring that your sector has a say in the future of GIS in Michigan.
  • Providing the opportunity to achieve economies of scale, saving your organization both time and money.

Value for the state of Michigan:

  • Empowering governments, the private sector, academia, and the public through the resources provided by a healthy and fully functioning Advisory Group.
  • Ensuring the most efficient and fiscally responsible use of Michigan tax dollars and resources.

Value as a member:

  • Offering an additional avenue for meaningful contributions to Michigan.
  • Acknowledging the vital contributions of each member to the overall success of GIS in Michigan.
  • Establishing professional recognition among peers and colleagues as a credible voice in the Michigan geospatial community.
  • Enhancing individual career accomplishments.

Click HERE to Apply

Click HERE to send a Form to up to three persons that will serve as references.