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GITA's Annual Conference Will Feature Municipal Perspective The unique challenges faced by local governments implementing a geographic information system (GIS) will be addressed at the Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) Annual Conference 26, set for San Antonio, Texas, on March 25, 2003. An entire conference track, "Municipal Perspective," will be devoted to issues and trends faced by local governments. Eight educational sessions over two days will address funding for the rollout of new technologies, system maintenance, resource issues, and other critical topics. In addition to the "Municipal Perspective" track, Conference 26 offerings for local government attendees include a seminar titled "GIT-Enabling Public Works and Municipal E-Government and Operational Initiatives," which will help attendees learn how geospatial information technology can be used to support vital operational aspects of their organizations. A panel discussion, "Homeland Security," will look at the issues surrounding the threat of terrorism to facilities belonging to utilities, cities, transportation providers, and federal and state agencies. The discussion will examine measures to preserve essential services throughout large geographic areas. For more information on GITA's Annual Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio, please visit the organization's Web site at www.gita.org, or call GITA at (303) 337-0513.
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