<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Please distribute to those you think might be interested and encourage them to apply.</div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Business Oregon</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:business.oregon@oregon4biz.com">business.oregon@oregon4biz.com</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM<br>Subject: Broadband Call for OBAC Applications<br>To: Cathy Britain <<a href="mailto:csbritain@gmail.com">csbritain@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br><u></u>
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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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<p style="font-size:11pt;line-height:150%">April 15, 2022</p>
<p style="font-size:11pt;line-height:150%">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: </p>
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<li>One member to represent the counties of this state.</li>
<li>One member to represent the cities of this state.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>One member to represent Oregon tribes.</li>
<li>One member to represent education or public libraries.</li>
<li>One member to represent rural business or economic development districts.</li>
<li>One member to represent urban business or economic development districts.</li>
<li>One member to represent telehealth.</li>
<li>One member to represent the digital equity interests of historically disadvantaged communities.</li>
<li>One member to represent consumers and the public at large.</li>
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<p style="font-size:11pt;line-height:150%">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 <a style="color:#2880bb;text-decoration:none" id="m_-1137581922549240862ct2_0" href="https://biznews.oregon.gov/acton/ct/14786/s-059f-2204/Bct/q-0b57/l-0007:2825/ct2_0/1/lu?sid=TV2%3ACyDd1vKQ0" target="_blank">OBAC webpage</a>.</p>
<p style="font-size:11pt;line-height:150%">In addition to the Governor executive appointed positions, OBAC members also include a representative from the state House of Representatives and the state Senate. </p>
<p style="font-size:11pt;line-height:150%">Oregon residents interested in applying for the open positions on the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council can find further information and apply through <a style="color:#2880bb;text-decoration:none;font-size:11pt;line-height:150%" id="m_-1137581922549240862ct6_0" href="https://biznews.oregon.gov/acton/ct/14786/s-059f-2204/Bct/q-0b57/l-0007:2825/ct3_0/1/lu?sid=TV2%3ACyDd1vKQ0" target="_blank">Oregon’s Workday system</a>. 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 <a style="color:#2880bb;text-decoration:none;font-size:11pt;line-height:150%" id="m_-1137581922549240862ct7_0" href="https://biznews.oregon.gov/acton/ct/14786/s-059f-2204/Bct/q-0b57/l-0007:2825/ct4_0/1/lu?sid=TV2%3ACyDd1vKQ0" target="_blank">state's Boards and Commissions webpage</a>. For questions about the commission, disability accommodations or the application process please contact <a style="color:#2880bb;text-decoration:none;font-size:11pt;line-height:150%" href="mailto:daniel.l.holbrook@biz.oregon.gov" target="_blank">Daniel Holbrook</a> at Business Oregon.</p>
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