Geographical information systems are becoming increasingly common form of presentation and spatial data management. Area of use of geographical information systems are also gminas, where with the help of these tools it is possible to make strategic decisions and make a lot of administrative decisions. The paper presents results of studies conducted in six urban gminas of the Łódź Metropolitan Area. Analysis of research results, presented in the article, allow to identify target groups of users of geographical information systems in gminas. In this way it becomes possible to determine the scope of information about the opportunities and directions for use of spatial information in many different areas of the city which officials have. The research verify if in the departments dealing with land use planning, real estate, infrastructure, economic development, promotion and crisis management officials use the geographical information systems. Direct interviews indicate how many areas of community management can be supported through the use of GIS.

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