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 local government (Fire Department, Assessor's Office, Water Utility, and so on).

To create 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.

    Description: This group includes 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.

    Description: This group includes 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.

    Description: This group includes 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.

    Description: This group contains 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: Those who ask and are approved 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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  2. Author and share content in your organization.
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