The Village of Mundelein is the 19th GIS Consortium member. Mundelein staff introduced the concept of procuring Geographic Information System (GIS) services from an outside firm rather than hiring additional staff during the budget process in 2011. They determined that the most effective means of procuring this service is the GIS Consortium (GISC). Instead of full-time personnel with benefits, the Village would be using contract labor as needed, providing staffing flexibility at a cost savings to the Village.