California may create Chief Geographic Officer position

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the State of California, is mulling the idea of creating a new state level position called the “Chief Geographic Officer.” The purpose of this position would be to coordinate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities at the county and local level. Below is a link to the article. Is this a good idea, during a time when the State of California is having budget difficulties?

http://www.govtech.com/gt/614639?topic=117699