N.C. Geographic Information Coordinating Council

Collaboration & Partnership

The North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council (GICC) promotes geographic information system (GIS) technology for the state and demonstrates the value of reliable geographic information for effective decision making.

Learn More About the NC GICC

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Hurricane Dorian Emergency Operation Center

Meeting Challenges, Building Community

The GICC’s Working Group for Enhanced Emergency Response was formed to identify opportunities for enhanced collaboration and avoid duplication of effort before, during, and after emergency events.

Learn More About GICC's Committees & Working Groups

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color infrared band on aerial photography.

Adding Value

During the 2020 Orthoimagery Project, the fourth band, or color infrared band, will be included as a deliverable product. This will add value to the primary business uses outlined within the GICC’s Business Plan for Orthoimagery in North Carolina.

Learn More About the N.C. Orthoimagery Program

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Image of the statewide parcels data found on NC OneMap.

Data Discovery & Access

Aligning with GICC’s priorities, NC OneMap provides comprehensive discovery and access to North Carolina’s statewide geospatial data resources. One of the most widely used statewide layers, NC Parcels, received updates from all 100 counties in 2019.

Find More Data on NC OneMap

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What We're Doing

Access North Carolina's Geospatial Data Resources

Statewide Orthoimagery Program

orthoimagery, statewide, aerial

NC Parcels Program

Statewide Standardized Parcel Dataset

How We Get It Done

The Council coordinates geographic information by:

Promoting geographic information system (GIS) technology for the state
Demonstrating the value of reliable geographic information for decision making
Working collaboratively on initiatives and projects
Hearing, examining, and resolving issues
Sharing ideas and lessons learned
Building consensus
Developing standards and recommended practices
Adopting guidelines, policies, and strategies

Learn About Council Priorities

Resources

Reports & Policy Documents

Annual Reports, Project Reports and More

Standards & Best Practices

Standards and Best Practices for working with GIS data

Archived Publications

Archived Reports, Documents and Other Resources

Contacts

GICC Members

Name	Position	Phone Number
Alex Rankin	GICC Chair	(704) 786-5404
Tim Johnson	Director, Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (CGIA); Staff to Council	(919) 754-6588
Official Members	Appointed by the Governor, the NC Senate, the NC House, or serve ex officio, by virtue of their office