NASCIO Leadership Appointed to Federal Advisory Committees

LEXINGTON, Ky., Thursday, December 13, 2018 — The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) is honored to announce that several members of its Executive Committee have been appointed to serve as NASCIO representatives on three key federal advisory committees:

Utah Chief Information Officer Mike Hussey was appointed to the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC). Sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Interior, NGAC provides recommendations on geospatial policy and management issues to the Federal Geographic Data Committee, the interagency executive group responsible for providing leadership and direction in federal geospatial programs. Learn more about NGAC.

NASCIO Secretary/Treasurer and North Carolina Secretary and Chief Information Officer Eric Boyette has been appointed to SAFECOM, a public safety communications program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This program relies on its state and local members for guidance on interoperability solutions that allow emergency responders to communicate effectively. Learn more about SAFECOM.

Finally, New Hampshire Commissioner Denis Goulet has been appointed to the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC). The committee members support FirstNet in carrying out its duties and responsibilities by providing guidance and expertise to concepts developed by FirstNet. Learn more about PSAC.