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Monday 17 October 2005: Session 3, 4:15:00 PM
North Carolina Demonstrates Successful Intergovernmental Collaboration Through NC OneMap
Presentation Abstract
NC OneMap proves to be a model for successful intergovernmental collaboration; rewarding elected officials, government leaders and the citizens of North Carolina. Sharing data from multiple communities and jurisdictions presents new opportunities to address regional issues and solve problems using NC OneMap, a comprehensive, statewide data resource and Internet mapping service. Counties and cities are capitalizing on their investments in geographic information using the Internet to help government leaders and citizens make better-informed decisions. NC OneMap is an initiative of the North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council.
Speaker Biographical Information
Zsolt Nagy : N.C. Center for Geographic Information & Analysis
Zsolt Nagy is the Coordination Program Manager for the North Carolina Center for Geographic Information & Analysis, the lead state government agency for geographic information systems in North Carolina and staff to the North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council. Prior to his current position, he has fulfilled the roles of GIS Computing Consultant, Database Administrator, Project Manager, Production Manager, and Technician in nearly 25 years of service to the State. He is a graduate of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC and Paul Smiths College of the Adirondacks, NY. Zsolt is the President of the National States Geographic Information Council.
Kelly Laughton : Henderson County
Kelly Laughton is the Information Technology Director for Henderson County, North Carolina, and Chair of the Local Government Committee of the North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council. Ms. Laughton has 20 years experience in information technology with over 8 years in local government. She has a Bachelors Degree in Politics and Public Affairs and two Masters Degrees in Computer Resources & Information Management, and Management.
