NSDI Future Directions Governance

FGDC

Steering Committee

October 3, 2005

NSDI Governance ReportPurpose:• Investigate and recommend NSDI governance options.

Desired Outcome:• National governance framework that engages all sectors and

includes processes for setting goals, leveraging resources, and ensuring accountability.

Recommendations:

1. Enhance the role and functions of the FGDC.

2. Establish a National Geospatial Coordination Council (NGCC) to provide national leadership for the NSDI.

3. Improve oversight and management of federal geospatial programs and investments.

Key Characteristics of NSDI Governance

• Strong national NSDI leadership is needed.– Clearly defined national coordinating mechanism– Stronger authority and budget oversight

• Sustainable funding and financing is needed. Build and provide financial incentives.

• A Champion at the national level is needed.• There is a need for a continuing role for the

FGDC for coordinating federal activities and supporting federal investment.

• ROI business case is still needed.

Key Characteristics - continued

• Involvement of all sectors is vital.• States play a critical role and there is a role for

NSGIC for coordinating state-wide activities.• The private sector is critical in implementing a

consistent standards-based NSDI across the nation.

• We will need down-to-the-ground coordination among federal agencies.

• Decision support activities must be driven by local issues and requirements.

• The model must incorporate a feedback loop and a communications mechanism.

Model identifies entities with the authority to take action for building and maintaining the NSDI.

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