On June 20, 2006 Regional Council approved a Corporate GIS Data Dissemination Policy. The policy defines what HRM charges for the dissemination of digital and hard copy geographic data. It defines the type of data covered by the policy and the categories of clients who may access the data and the conditions. All geographic data stored on the HRM corporate GIS are covered by this policy. Responsibility for implementation of the policy rests with the Manager of GISS, Data / Business Information Management.