Promote the use of geographic information technology among public and private organizations and individuals for planning, decision-making and problem-solving processes.
Promote education and training in GIS and related technologies within all levels of education.
Adopt, communicate and promote standards for use by the GIS community to facilitate data collection and promote data sharing.
Promote partnerships for the purpose of data development and data sharing.
Provide a mechanism through which the interests and concerns of Iowa's GIS community can be directed to appropriate policy makers.
Provide operating policies and procedures for management of the Council.