1. NGAC Discussion – Toward a National Geospatial Strategy National Geospatial Advisory Committee June 4, 2008

2. NGAC Purpose & Mission Scope & Objectives (from NGAC Charter):  The Committee will provide advice and recommendations related to management of Federal and national geospatial programs, the development of the NSDI, and the implementation of OMB Circular A-16 and Executive Order 12906. The Committee will review and comment upon geospatial policy and management issues and will provide a forum to convey views representative of non-federal stakeholders in the geospatial community. NGAC Mission Statement (as adopted by NGAC 6-3-08):  To provide strategies regarding the creation, management and dissemination of cohesive geospatial data, information and knowledge to enable commercial, academic, and nonprofit organizations and all levels of government to more effectively: empower and serve the public protect our homeland foster economic growth advance science manage our resources prepare for and respond to emergencies govern our nation National Geospatial Advisory Committee

3. NGAC Guidance Memorandum Initial Focus Areas/Issues 1. Advancing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure  NSDI - Future Roles and Responsibilities of Key Players 2. Public-Private Partnerships  Investment Strategy 3. Management of Federal Geospatial Resources  OMB Circular A-16 4. Data Initiatives  Imagery for the Nation  The National Map  National Land Parcel Data National Geospatial Advisory Committee

4. NGAC Activities Short-term (present to 06/08)  Approval of NGAC Mission Statement  Feedback & Recommendations on IFTN Medium-term (present to 12/31/08)  Changing Landscape White Paper  Transition Strategy with recommendations  Feedback on upcoming Geospatial LoB Products  Feedback the National Land Parcel Study  Feedback on TNM Strategic Plan National Geospatial Advisory Committee

5. NGAC Activities Longer-term Activities (12-18 months):  Development of a National Geospatial Strategy, including: Desired Future State Functional requirements of the system Public-Private Partnership/Investment Strategy Organizational framework and governance responsibilities National Geospatial Advisory Committee

6. Components of the NSDI: A working framework for activities of the NGAC NSDI StandardsDataApplicationsServicesDiscoveryResearchPartnershipsFundingGovernance Laws, Regs, & Policies People National Geospatial Advisory Committee

7. NGAC National Geospatial Strategy Discussion Changing Landscape White Paper Status Report Visioning Subgroup Report Organizational Design Subgroup Report Discussion / Next Steps National Geospatial Advisory Committee

8. NGAC National Geospatial Strategy Discussion “Changing Landscape” White Paper Status Report “Visioning” Subgroup Report Organizational Design Subgroup Report Discussion / Next Steps National Geospatial Advisory Committee