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FCC Seeks Applicants for Intergovernmental Advisory Committee

The Intergovernmental Advisory Committee provides advice to the Commission on telecommunications issues affecting local, state, and Tribal governments that are within the jurisdiction of the FCC. During its two-year term, the IAC may be tasked by the Chairman to produce specific deliverables that will further the Commission's mission and objectives. Committee duties may include: Providing guidance to the Commission; gathering data and information; aiding the agency on outreach when needed; and performing analysis on request.

QUICK FACTS

• The FCC is soliciting nominations for membership on the IAC for the 2020-2022 term.
• The IAC is composed of thirty elected and appointed officials from municipal, county, state, and tribal governments.
• Members of the IAC are required to attend at least two of the four meetings per year in Washington, D.C. at the applicant's expense.  For full details see the Public Notice  (November 6, 2019).
• Interested candidates should submit their applications to the Commission via email at IAC2020@fcc.gov  or mail to Carmen Scanlon, Attorney Advisor, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, FCC, 445 12th Street SW, Washington DC 20554. 
• Applications are due by 5 p.m. EST, December 6, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Please contact Carmen Scanlon, Attorney Advisor, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, (202) 418-0544, carmen.scanlon@fcc.gov.

New Network Reliability Webpage for State and Local Governments

The reliability and resiliency of communications networks, including 911 calling, are especially critical during disasters and other emergencies, and state and local governments have a role in helping to ensure reliable communications for their communities. Therefore, the Commission's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau has launched a new webpage containing network reliability resources particularly relevant to state and local governments, which provides links to a variety of sites relating to public safety and emergency communications. Here is a link to the new webpage: www.fcc.gov/network-reliability-resources-state-and-local-governments.

For more information contact Guy Benson, FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Cybersecurity & Communications Reliability Division, guy.benson@fcc.gov.

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