[TAO] Fwd: Broadband Call for OBAC Applications

[Catherine Britain]

Please distribute to those you think might be interested and encourage them
to apply.

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From: Business Oregon <business.oregon at oregon4biz.com>
Date: Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM
Subject: Broadband Call for OBAC Applications
To: Cathy Britain <csbritain at gmail.com>


With the passage of HB 4092, Business Oregon is seeking applications to
fill 11 Oregon Broadband Advisory Council (OBAC) volunteer positions.

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April 15, 2022

With the passage of HB 4092, Business Oregon is seeking applications to
fill 11 Oregon Broadband Advisory Council (OBAC) volunteer positions. These
positions are executive appointments by the Governor. Applications are
being accepted for the following positions:

   1. One member to represent the counties of this state.
   2. One member to represent the cities of this state.
   3. Two members to represent telecommunications service providers. At
   least one member must represent a service provider that provides
   telecommunications services in rural Oregon with preference for appointment
   given to a service provider that is headquartered in rural Oregon.
   4. One member to represent Oregon tribes.
   5. One member to represent education or public libraries.
   6. One member to represent rural business or economic development
   districts.
   7. One member to represent urban business or economic development
   districts.
   8. One member to represent telehealth.
   9. One member to represent the digital equity interests of historically
   disadvantaged communities.
   10. One member to represent consumers and the public at large.

Individuals who are interested in applying are encouraged to review HB
4092. OBAC’s mission has been to encourage coordination and collaboration
between organizations and economic sectors to leverage the development and
utilization of broadband for education, workforce development and
telehealth, and to promote broadband utilizations by citizens and
communities. The council meets every three months and more information
about the council including agendas and materials from past meetings is
available on the OBAC webpage
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In addition to the Governor executive appointed positions, OBAC members
also include a representative from the state House of Representatives and
the state Senate.

Oregon residents interested in applying for the open positions on the
Oregon Broadband Advisory Council  can find further information and  apply
through Oregon’s Workday system
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Applications may be submitted now and will be reviewed on a rolling basis
between April 18, 2022 and May 18, 2022. For more information about serving
on a state commission, please visit the state's Boards and Commissions
webpage
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For questions about the commission, disability accommodations or the
application process please contact Daniel Holbrook
<daniel.l.holbrook at biz.oregon.gov> at Business Oregon.


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-- 
Catherine S. Britain, Executive Director
Telehealth Alliance of Oregon

csbritain at gmail.com
541-910-7366
www.ortelehealth.org
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