The GIS Guide for Local Government Officials

Description

Practical approaches to incorporating geographic information systems (GIS) technology into all levels of both urban and rural environments are suggested in this collection of case studies from municipal GIS experts. From monitoring storm drains in Hawaii to finding child care in Canada, data is provided to instruct local governments on using GIS technology to deliver services, decide policy, manage information glut in an era of ever-tightening budgets, coordinate resources, save tax dollars, and plan for the future.

CONTENTS:

Contents:
Foreword
    Robert J. O'Neill, Jr., Executive Director, International City/County Management Association
Chapter 1: Overview
    Eric A. Anderson, City Manager, City of Tacoma, Washington
Chapter 2: Moving local government GIS from the tactical to the practical
    William J. McGill, Credentialed Manager, ICMA
    Profiles:
    Oro Valley, Arizona
    Westchester County, New York
    In-depth case study:
    eCityGov Alliance, King County, Washington
Chapter 3: Planning, implementing, and funding a GIS
    Barry Waite, GIS Administrator, City of Carson, California
    Profiles:
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Kissimmee, Florida
    Anaheim, California
    Special:
    Open Data Consortium Project, Oakland, California
    In-depth case study:
    Gunnison County, Colorado
Chapter 4: Internal business functions
    Donald R. Oliver, Fire Chief, City of Wilson, North Carolina
    Profiles:
    Wilson, North Carolina
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Lee County, Florida
    San Diego, California
    In-depth case study:
    Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
Chapter 5: External services
    Linda Gerull, GIS Manager, Pierce County, Washington
    Profiles:
    Lucas County, Ohio
    Allen County, Indiana
    In-depth case study:
    Pierce County, Washington
Chapter 6: Emerging issues, trends, and technologies
    Patrick J. Bresnahan, PhD, Geographic Information Officer, Richland County, South Carolina
    Profiles:
    Worthington, Minnesota
    Milford Township, Pennsylvania
    In-depth case study:
    Honolulu, Hawaii
Resources
Glossary
Samples of legal documents
Index