Policy Committee

The activities of the Champaign County GIS Consortium are directed by the Policy Committee.

Policy Committee Information

The Policy Committee consists of one (1) representative designated by the Chancellor of the University and by the Chief Administrative Officers of the other member agencies. This committee assumes the decision making authority for CCGISC including, but not limited to general policies and the annual budget & work plan.


Policy Committee Members
  • Abby Heckman, Village of Mahomet, Chair
  • Jake McCoy, Village of Rantoul, Vice-Chair
  • M. C. Neal, Champaign County
  • Mark Toalson, City of Champaign
  • Tim Cowan, City of Urbana
  • James Sims, University of Illinois
  • Christopher Walton, Village of Savoy
  • Joe Hackney, Village of St Joseph


Calendar Year Meeting Schedule
  • Friday, January 19, 2024
  • Friday, April 19, 2024
  • Friday, July 19, 2024
  • Friday, October 18, 2024


Upcoming Policy Committee Meeting

July 19, 2024 11:00am – Shields-Carter Meeting Room
Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 East Washington Street, Urbana, IL 61802

I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call – Sign-in Sheet
III. Approval of Agenda
July 19, 2024 Agenda PDF file opens in a new window
IV. Public Participation
V. Approval of Minutes
A. April 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting PDF file opens in a new window
VI. Financial Statements
A. FY2024 - 01/01/2024 through 06/30/2024 opens in a new window
VII. Business Items
A. Approval of CCGISC Digital Data Policy
B. Presentation of the FY2025 Budget for Approval
1. FY2025 Capital and Technology Plan PDF file opens in a new window
2. FY2025 Work Plan and Report PDF file opens in a new window
C. GIS Director's Report PDF file opens in a new window
VIII. Adjournment

Champaign County strives to provide an environment welcoming to all persons regardless of disability, race, gender, or religion. Please call 217-819-3555 to request special accommodations at least 2 business days in advance.