Call for Presentations Available for the 2008 Integrating GIS & CAMA Conference
Thursday June 07th 2007
Filed Under URISA
June 7, 2007 (PARK RIDGE, IL) - Following a very successful Integrating GIS & CAMA Conference in Las Vegas last March, URISA and the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) are accepting abstract submissions for the 2008 conference in New Orleans. The conference, jointly sponsored by URISA and the IAAO, is designed to foster collaboration and integration of data, technology, and functionality. The 12th Annual Conference for Professionals in Property Assessment, Tax Administration, Mapping and Information Technology will take place at the Sheraton New Orleans, February 25-28, 2008. The theme for the conference is “The Big Easy Way To Jazz Up Your Value.”
The Committee has specified three general program tracks for this year’s conference and has provided topic ideas for each (please note that all abstracts will be considered for the program - whether or not they fit directly into one of these tracks):
Systems & Data Integration
How do you integrate systems, computer applications, databases, work processes and networks in the assessment and land records offices? There is a lot to consider, including: data management and maintenance, network operations, system design, process and data modeling, database design, cooperative development and collaboration within multiple departments in your jurisdictions, and many other topics. How to integrate, creating queries and views, etc., would all be welcome topics within this track.
CAMA Modeling
CAMA Modeling has come a long way. What are the methods and results of mathematical models used in the appraisal of property? The presentations in this track may focus on the use of location in models, visual display of results with GIS, advanced modeling techniques, 3-D visualization and other related topics.
Management Issues & Case Studies
Administrators in today’s assessment and land records offices are seriously challenged when it comes to managing GIS, CAMA and land records data. Further challenges arise in the implementation of multiple databases such as GIS, CAMA and land records, and the collaboration and development of practical applications. Not only are there hardware and software considerations to manage, but there are also staffing concerns, political boundary issues, legal responsibilities and multiple agency/department issues to manage. Internet and public access issues are also important topics within this track.
A review committee of IAAO and URISA members will organize an education program based on the abstracts submitted through this Call for Presentations.
Abstract submissions will be accepted until September 17, 2007.
For more information, visit www.urisa.org or www.iaao.org. The link directly to the Call for Presentations is: http://www.urisa.org/conferences/cama/program
About IAAO — The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) is a non-profit research and educational association. Established in 1934, IAAO’s mission is to promote innovation and excellence in property appraisal as well as property tax policy and administration through professional development, education, research and technical assistance. For more information, visit www.iaao.org
About URISA — The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) is a non-profit professional and educational association that promotes the effective and ethical use of spatial information and information technologies for the understanding and management of urban and regional systems. URISA is a multidisciplinary association where professionals from all parts of the spatial data community can come together and share concerns and ideas. For more information, visit www.urisa.org
Wendy Nelson
Executive Director
URISA
wnelson@urisa.org
www.urisa.org
847-824-6300
Mark Your Calendar -
URISA’s 45th Annual Conference - August 20-23, 2007, Washington, DC