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Montana Geospatial Information Advisory Council to Meet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Erin Fashoway
(406) 444-9013
Montana Geospatial Information Advisory Council to Meet
The Montana Geospatial Information Advisory Council (MGIAC) will meet on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Large Community Room at the Lewis and Clark County Library at 120 S Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601 and on Zoom.
For an agenda, online meeting information, and related meeting materials, visit: https://mslservices.mt.gov/ASPeN/Events/Event_Detail.aspx?Event_ID=28206
The Council will discuss the Internal Review of the MGIA Grant Program Final Report, MGIA Grant Priorities for FY27-28, FY2027 Budget, reports by each of the council members, and the GIS Coordinator’s report.
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 November 11, 2025 at 3 p.m. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mEypBw_zu0q9ftY_hyDcAjqI-9lLjdpJi1yK-T4aWQ1UQTVMSU9TSDkzSEhUT084QlM0VzVUNUtNSy4u Comments may also be in-person or via 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 Victoria Gersdorf at vgersdorf@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.
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