§1054.1. Duties of the Louisiana Geographic Information Center
A. The Louisiana Geographic Information Center shall have the duty to provide various GIS services to the state at the direction of the chief information officer, which may include:
(1) To create a statewide geo-spatial portal for the consolidated distribution of spatial and related non-spatial data.
(2) To collect, maintain, and distribute existing spatial or related non-spatial data by a statewide geo-spatial portal.
(3) To provide technical assistance to state agencies on the acquisition and implementation of GIS and related activities.
(4) To promote GIS use and development in Louisiana.
(5) To attract funding for state GIS efforts.
(6) To serve as the primary contact for information related to geo-spatial activities.
(7) To assist in the coordination of GIS activities in state government with the activities of the office of technology services, as provided in R.S. 39:15.1 et seq.
B.(1) The Louisiana Geographic Information Center shall have authority to enter into contracts or other associated agreements necessary to conduct the duties set forth in this Section.
(2) The Louisiana Geographic Information Center may seek reimbursement for any assistance provided to federal, state, or local entities.
(3) The Louisiana Geographic Information Center may apply for, accept, and utilize grants, contributions, and other funding in order to carry out its powers, functions, and duties and the directives of the chief information officer.
Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 68, §1, eff. Jan. 21, 2006; Acts 2009, No. 409, §6, eff. July 1, 2009.
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