YAMATJI MARLPA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2020
Legal, Information Management, Geospatial and Research YMAC’s Legal, Information Management, Geospatial and Research (LIGR) Department works together to enable YMAC to continue to perform its NTRB functions, deliver key services to PBCs and corporations, and progress claims across our regions. LEGAL UNIT
GEOSPATIAL UNIT
The Legal Unit includes native title lawyers employed by YMAC to provide legal advice and representation to YMAC’s client groups as well as assisting YMAC to carry out its NTRB functions under the NTA. Those functions are listed in the ‘Roles and Functions’ section.
The Geospatial Unit is responsible for the management of YMAC’s spatial data infrastructure and service delivery. The unit provides mapping and analysis services, manages an extensive list of internal and external datasets, administers spatial systems and software, and provides training and advice to both the organisation and external parties.
As Traditional Owner groups transition from native title claim groups to Registered Native Title Bodies Corporate (RNTBCs), the Legal Unit can assist with preparing compensation applications and responding to future act notices and agreementmaking pursuant to service agreements.
RESEARCH UNIT The Research Unit consists of trained anthropologists who work with Traditional Owners to provide research, support, and advice to the Legal Unit for the progression of native title claims. The unit also provides advice and support to PBCs post-determination, delivers training opportunities, provides logistical and administrative support for meetings, and conducts ethnographic surveys and various projects across YMAC.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT UNIT The Information Management Unit is an essential component of the broader Legal, Research and Heritage units. The unit is responsible for the acquired information from various sources, the custodianship and distribution of that information, and its archiving or deletion. The team also assists with the ‘Return of Materials’ (RoM) for various finalised claims, as required.
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