3:15-3:40 PM

“The Role of GIS in Johnson City Services“

Matthew O Alu, Ph.D., GIS Coordinator, Johnson City, TN

It discusses basic GIS support role to different Departments/Divisions to enable the city fulfill its responsibilities to the community. Presentation is an illustration of Johnson City’s GIS regular duties. It is based on the premise and realization that public policy happens within the context of geographic environment. GIS helps different City units carry out their functions.