File #: POL 17-015    Version: 1 Name: Open Data Policy Presentation
Type: Policy Status: Carried
File created: 11/24/2017 In control: Legislative Matters
On agenda: 1/9/2018 Final action: 1/9/2018
Title: Open Data Policy C-IS01 Proposed Motion That Council approve Open Data Policy C-IS01.
Attachments: 1. 1. Open Data 101 FAQ, 2. 2. Alberta Municipal Data Sharing Partnership Website, 3. 3. Draft Open Data Policy C-IS01

Title

Open Data Policy C-IS01

 

Proposed Motion

That Council approve Open Data Policy C-IS01.

 

Body

Administration Recommendation

Administration supports the proposed motion.

 

Purpose

The purpose of an Open Data Program is to provide open data to the public, providing exceptional customer service, increasing transparency, promoting innovation, which stimulates citizen engagement opportunities and encourages collaboration. Datasets will be accessed from an online open data catalog.

 

Summary

Open data will be released in an electronic format with Geographic Information Services responsible for the administration and management of the data and the site.

 

Strategic Plan:

Pillar 1: Complete Communities