Bill Text: GA HB169 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Comm Sub
Bill Title: Natural Resources, Department of; proposed new or revised flood elevations; require notice
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 4-1)
Status: (Passed) 2010-07-01 - Effective Date [HB169 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HB169-Comm_Sub.html
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COMMITTEE
OF CONFERENCE SUBSTITUTE TO HB 169
A
BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
AN ACT
To
amend Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to
conservation and natural resources, so as to create the Georgia Geospatial
Advisory Council; to provide for its members and purposes; to provide for
reports; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to
provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other
purposes.
BE
IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION
1.
Title
12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and
natural resources, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as
follows:
"12-5-9.
(a)
As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)
'Director' means the director of the division.
(2)
'Division' means the Environmental Protection Division of the
department.
(b)
It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide the general public with
access to reliable geospatial data, including but not limited to flood map
modernization. Currently, Georgia lacks many of the components which would
provide for reliable data such as geospatial coordination and collaboration,
policies, standards, state-wide geospatial datasets, current inventory,
state-wide license agreements, business and strategic plans, trained work force,
data life cycle support, and contract and program management
support.
(b)(1)
In order to provide reliable geospatial data to the public, there shall be
created the Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council. The division shall coordinate
the creation of such council. The division shall coordinate with state
executive branch departments and agencies to appoint members of the council,
which may consist of representatives from state departments and agencies, local
governments, universities, regional commissions, or any other entity the
division determines to be a stakeholder active in the development or consumption
of reliable geospatial resources.
(2)
The council shall meet initially upon the call of the director and shall elect a
chairperson at the initial meeting. Subsequent meetings shall be called by the
chairperson. The members of the council shall serve at the pleasure of the
director. Councilmembers shall receive no compensation for their services as
members of the council, but their travel expenses, if any, related to the
performance of their official duties may be covered by the departments,
agencies, or organizations they represent.
(3)
The council shall audit Georgia's geospatial capabilities at county, regional,
and state levels. The audit shall contain a complete status update and
recommendations for utilizing the geospatial capabilities in Georgia to meet
Federal Emergency Management Agency notification requirements, recommendations
for moving forward to achieve governmental data interoperability and enhanced
delivery of services to Georgia citizens through the geospatial approach, and
any other information determined by the council to be necessary for the
advancement of geospatial technology.
(4)
The council shall closely coordinate its efforts with the Georgia Technology
Authority to ensure compliance with all state and federal standards, contracts,
and procedures.
(5)
The reports generated by the council shall be made available on an annual basis
by the department to the members of the General Assembly, all departments and
agencies of state government, and all county and municipal governments and shall
be posted on the Internet website of the department.
(c)
The Board of Natural Resources shall promulgate such rules and regulations as
may be reasonable and necessary for the administration of this Code
section.
(d)
This Code section shall stand repealed on June 30,
2012."
SECTION
2.
This
Act shall become effective on July 1, 2010.
SECTION
3.
All
laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
