During the summer of 1996, the following stakeholder categories were
devised to provide a rational basis to decide which organizations should be
represented on the initial Policy Board. These categories were
subsequently adopted as a component of the MetroGIS Operating Guidelines:
Essential
Organizations whose participation is
vital to the existence of the MetroGIS. They are producers of essential
framework data and/or providers of essential functionality or resources. These
organizations are both influencers and beneficiaries of the MetroGIS.
(Examples: The seven counties and the Metropolitan Council. An organization,
such as LMIC, might also become essential if chosen to support a vital
function, such as the clearinghouse.)
Enhancers
Organizations which produce data or
possess resources (equipment, staff, or funds) that, although not essential to
the existence of the MetroGIS, would enhance the functionality or benefits
received from it. These organizations are influencers to varying degrees based
on the importance of their data or resources to the functionality of the
MetroGIS and to the degree of their participation. (Examples: Cities, school
districts/TIES, utilities, watershed districts, state agencies, federal
agencies, etc.)
Secondary Beneficiaries
Organizations or
individuals which are solely users of MetroGIS data or services. They do not
produce data or contribute resources that would enhance the functionality of
the MetroGIS. They are not among the targeted beneficiaries. (Examples: General
public, business geographics, non-profits, etc.)
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