; and (13) the term proven practices means methods and activities that advance the use of geospatial data for the benefit of society. 3. Federal Geographic Data Committee (a) In general There is established in the Office of Management and Budget an interagency committee to be known as the Federal Geographic Data Committee, which shall act as the lead entity in the executive branch for the development, implementation, and review of policies, practices, and standards relating to geospatial data. (b) Membership (1) Chairperson and Vice Chairperson The Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Secretary of the Interior shall serve as Chairperson of the Committee and Vice Chairperson of the Committee, respectively. (2) Other members The President shall appoint the other members of the Committee from among the officers and employees of covered agencies. (c) Duties The Committee shall— (1) lead the development and management of and operational decisionmaking for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure strategic plan and geospatial data policy in accordance with section 5; (2) designate NGDA data themes and oversee the coordinated management of the NGDA data themes in accordance with section 6; (3) establish and maintain geospatial data standards in accordance with section 7; (4) periodically review and determine the extent to which covered agencies comply with geospatial data standards; (5) ensure that the GeoPlatform operates in accordance with section 8; (6) direct and facilitate national implementation of the system of NGDA data themes; (7) communicate with and foster communication among covered agencies and others entities and individuals relating to geospatial data technology development, transfer, and exchange in order to— (A) identify and meet the needs of users of geospatial data; (B) promote cost-effective data collection, documentation, maintenance, distribution, and preservation strategies; and (C) leverage Federal and non-Federal resources