The NITC conducts the majority of its work through its advisory groups. Each of the councils and the Technical Panel has a charter, adopted by the NITC, which establishes the council membership, responsibilities, and meeting procedures. Charters, proceedings, and other information are available for each council.
The GIS Council develops strategies, standards and policies as it relates to the creation and use of geospatial data and geographic information system technologies for Nebraska.
The Education Council represents public and private K-12 education, and public and private higher education as it advises the Commission on matters related to educational technology.
The Technical Panel is responsible for reviewing technology related budget requests; monitoring project implementation; reviewing grant applications; and recommending technical standards and guidelines.