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ResponsibilitiesSenior Agency Official for Geospatial Information (SAOGI)
Senior agency official from agencies responsible for spatial data themes and are required members of the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) pursuant to OMB Circular A-16
Agency SAOGIs who also serve as FGDC Steering Committee Members
Has agency-wide responsibility, accountability, and authority for geospatial information issues
Oversee, coordinate, and facilitate the agency’s implementation of the geospatial-related requirements, policies, and activities
Appoints FGDC Coordination Group membersNGDA Theme Lead Agency
Federal agencies identified in OMB Circular A–16 Appendix E, to lead the coordination of a NGDA Theme
Leads coordination of a NGDA Theme
Works with partners to develop, manage, and maintain datasets associated with the Theme
Advocate funding recommendations
Provide Executive NGDA Theme Champion
Appoint NGDA Theme Lead
Designate and/or work with Dataset Manager
NOTresponsible for managing all datasets within the NGDA ThemeExecutive NGDA Theme Champion
A member of the Senior Executive Service or a senior level individual designated by a Theme Lead Agency’s SAOGI
NGDA Executive Champions
Advocates for, raises awareness of, and promotes the implementation of a NGDA Theme and its NGDA Datasets
Provides high-level sponsorship, visibility, and support for the NGDA Theme
Advises the SAOGI
Intervenes as necessary to facilitate communication among high-level stakeholdersNGDA Theme Lead
Individuals who provide interdepartmental leadership and coordination at the NGDA Theme level
NGDA Theme Leads
Is the "Master Coordinator"
Coordinates and oversees the strategic planning and implementation of the NGDA Theme
Manages the Annual Report process
Develops funding recommendations
Working with FGDC Coordination Group (CG), identifies dataset development priorities
Chairs the corresponding Thematic Subcommittee
Engages Federal and non-Federal stakeholders
Oversees nomination/removal of NGDA Datasets
Oversees Dataset Managers
Manages Theme Community on GeoPlatform.govNGDA Dataset Manager
Individuals who provide coordination and standards for NGDA Datasets at a national level
Evaluates NGDA Dataset against the Geospatial Data Lifecycle
Submits Annual NGDA Dataset Report to the NGDA Theme Lead
Works with Data Stewards, Stakeholders, and (or) Community of Interest
Manages Dataset Information on Data.gov/GeoPlatform.gov
Assist with incorporation of funding information into a comprehensive annual NGDA Theme ReportFGDC Coordination Group Members
Representatives from Federal agencies and FGDC recognized stakeholder groups, chairpersons of the thematic Subcommittees and 'cross-cut' Working Groups
Advances the development and maintenance of the NSDI, and associated coordination of Federal programs through collaboration and consensus of its member representatives
Ensures that FGDC actions and activities are communicated to the SAOGIs and other appropriate entities within their respective agencies
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