90-1-406. Land information advisory council -- duties -- advisory only. (1) The council shall:
(a) advise the state library with regard to issues relating to the geographic information system and land information;
(b) advise the state library on the priority of land information, including data layers, to be developed;
(c) review the land information plan described in 90-1-404 and advise the state library on any element of the plan;
(d) advise the state library on the development and management of the granting process described in 90-1-404(1)(e);
(e) advise the state library on the management of and the distribution of funds in the account;
(f) assist in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing requests received from state agencies, local governments, and Indian tribal government entities to provide development of and maintenance of services relating to the GIS and land information;
(g) promote coordination of programs, policies, technologies, and resources to maximize opportunities, minimize duplication of effort, and facilitate the documentation, distribution, and exchange of land information; and
(h) advocate for the development of consistent policies, standards, and guidelines for land information.
(2) The council functions in an advisory capacity, as defined in 2-15-102.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 135, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 175, L. 2013.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 90. Planning, Research, and Development
Chapter 1. Development Coordination
Part 4. Montana Land Information Act
90-1-404. Land information -- management -- duties of state library
90-1-405. Land information advisory council -- appointments -- terms -- vacancies -- compensation
90-1-406. Land information advisory council -- duties -- advisory only
90-1-407. and 90-1-408 reserved
90-1-409. Montana land information account
90-1-410. Montana land information account -- distribution of funds
90-1-411. Montana land information account -- use of funds -- action by state library -- hearing