Belgrade, 10 July 2012.

Preliminary meeting of the NSDI Workgroups

The preliminary meeting of the NSDI Workgroups was held on 10th July 2012

Chairmen and deputies of the NSDI Workgroups held the meeting in order to prepare next meeting of the Workgroups.

Previously discussed documents (review of legal regulation in geodata field and policy for the exchange and distribution of geodata) were prepared and amended according to the remarks and comments of members of Workgroups. The way of acceptance of documents proposals and their further updates was discussed. Based on the received submissions of the NSDI stakeholders the decisions about termination of the membership and election of new members of the Workgroups were prepared. The method of distribution of the questionnaire related to the analysis of the situation in geodata field was agreed, as well as the list of institutions/organizations which will be invited to fill the questionnaire.

Besides, the role of the Workgroups in preparation of the NSDI Council meeting was determined. Also, the annual plan of further activities of the Workgroups was proposed.