IT&I Chair¶
From the ESIP Federation Bylaws:\ \ Section 3 - Standing Committee for Information Technology and Interoperability\ V.3.1 The ESIP Federation shall include a Standing Committee for Information Technology and Interoperability. Its roles are:\ a. To provide a forum and resource for interoperability and new technology transfer, development, and infusion that will improve Earth science data, information, and knowledge;\ b. To encourage the use of best information technology practices to ensure the quality, usability, and breadth of Earth science data, information, knowledge, products and services; and\ c. To ensure that data, information and services can be readily discovered, exchanged and integrated through the use of interoperability standards and protocols.\ \ The Chair of Information Technology and Interoperability Committee (IT&I) serves on the ESIP Federation Executive Committee. In addition, the Chair calls committee meetings at regular intervals to conduct committee business. The IT&I Chair works with the committee and staff to develop technical workshops and technical content for the ESIP Federation’s semi-annual meetings. The IT&I Chair does not have to be a Voting Representative to the ESIP Federation Assembly. The chair of the IT&I Committee typically spends 3-4 hours/month on committee business.\ \ Back