Oregon Seeks Nominees for Broadband Advisory Council

With passage of a new state law (HB 4092), Business Oregon, the state's economic development agency, 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.