Configure central GIS groups

Central GIS functions are configured to support the use of GIS and related technology across the entire organization. Content shared in these groups should have a defined level of service and support other functional configurations of ArcGIS Online across the emergency management.

To configure central GIS groups, complete the following steps:

  1. Using your administrator account, create the following group in your ArcGIS Online organization.
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    Owner: GIS-IT Administrator Account

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    Group Name: Public Maps and Apps

    Summary: A collection of maps and apps our organization makes available to the general public.

    Tags: Citizen Engagement, Maps, Apps, Customers, Citizens, Public Information

    Who can view this group: Everyone (public)

    Who can join this group: Only those invited by a group manager

    Who can contribute content to the group: Group members

    Sort group content by: Title and Ascending

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    Owner: GIS-IT Administrator Account

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    Group Name: Open Data

    Summary: A collection of geographic information available to the general public on the Open Data Portal.

    Tags: Open Data, Open Data Portal, Citizen Engagement, Public Information

    Who can view this group: Everyone (public)

    Who can join this group: Only those invited by a group manager

    Who can contribute content to the group: Group members

    Sort group content by: Title and Ascending

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    Owner: IT Application Developer Account

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    Group Name: Tools and Add-ins

    Summary: A collection of add-ins, tools and models used by mapping technicians and GIS analysts in our organization.

    Tags: Tools, Addins, Models, Extensions, Geoprocessing

    Who can view this group: People in the organization

    Who can join this group: Only those invited by a group manager

    Who can contribute content to the group: Only group owner and managers

    Sort group content by: Title and Ascending

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    Owner: GIS - IT Analyst Account

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    Group Name: Central Services

    Summary: An inventory of map, feature and other services for our organization.

    Tags: Map Services, Feature Services, Geoprocessing Services, Central Services

    Who can view this group: People in the organization

    Who can join this group: Anyone

    Who can contribute content to the group: Only group owner and managers

    Sort group content by: Title and Ascending

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  2. Author and share content in your organization.
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