Ongoing
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The task force has determined that sustained, consistent leadership will be needed to accomplishing the State's broadband goals. It is essential to Minnesota’s economic future to have an ongoing state body dedicated to implementing its strategic plans for broadband.
Accountability should be clear, both for action (in executive branch) and oversight (in the legislative branch). Thus those two branches of state government should be represented on the Council along with multi-stakeholder representation providing input from outside state government. In sum, the Task Force is interested in “follow-through” – a dynamic process to guide and monitor subsequent action.
This leadership will come from many places and in many forms. While the State must continue to play an active convening and enabling role, there is a need to continue to draw leadership capability from across all stakeholders. Thus the Task Force recommends the formation of the Minnesota Broadband Advisory Council from now until the end of 2015, which corresponds to the target date for many of the goals proposed by the task force.
The Task Force wants to ensure that there are transparent processes, and ongoing public disclosure of those processes, by which broadband activities are guided and coordinated and the responsible entities report progress against goals.
In sum, the Task Force is interested in “follow-through” – a dynamic process to guide and monitor subsequent action.
Direction
-Transparent process, public disclosure, report back on recommendations
-A dynamic process guide and monitor subsequent actions
-Government based vs government supported
-Set clear accountability within government (executive AND legislative branches), plus input from multi-stakeholders
Keys to success
- Mixed group -- govt, reps, etc -- private sector and governmental - Working groups -- subcommittees to broaden participation
Philosophies
Options
-Continue a multi stakeholder group
-House the functions in the Executive branch
-Guidance to the Legislature that they should be involved
Functions
-Mapping
-Intergovernmental cooperation
-Followup to state report goals/recommendations -- aligned to the report's recommendations
Etc...
Detail
Other state councils (thanks JoAnne!!)
Alabama: Alabama Broadband Initiative (ABI) Established by Executive Order in May 2008, the mission of the Alabama Broadband Initiative is to extend the benefits of advanced technology to every community in the state through collaborative partnerships with governmental and private sector stakeholders. The ABI Operating/Advisory Board reports periodically to the Governor and advises him regarding matters affecting broadband deployment. The ABI both receives and makes grants. 2 year mapping project, then advisory board sunsets. URL: http://www.connectingalabama.gov/ca/Default.aspx
Arkansas: Arkansas Broadband Advisory Council Monitors the progress of Connect Arkansas and reports to the governor and legislature on broadband deployment. Enacted 2007, sunsets 2012. Membership includes 1 rep from each provider plus 3 from Governor, 3 from Senate and 3 from House. URL: http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2007/public/SB924.pdf
Arizona: Communications Infrastructure Advisory Committee Working on a strategic plan to overcome barriers to statewide broadband deployment. Advises the legislature and the governor on broadband policy. URL: http://www.azgita.gov/telecom/ciac/
California: California Broadband Task Force Advised governor on broadband policy. Issued a final report in 2008. Now inactive, but morphed into Caltrans Broadband Initiative, Broadband Liaisons in permitting agencies and the CA Emerging Technology Fund, which has a 12 person board. Formed in 2006 and members=4 from the CPUC, 4 from CA businesses and 4 from AT&T and Verizon. Makes grants from $60million in funding collected over 5 years as a CPUC settlement to 2005 mergers. URL: http://www.calink.ca.gov/pdf/CBTF_FINAL_Report.pdf
Colorado: Governor’s Innovation Council The council focuses on developing and assisting in the execution of a plan to facilitate broadband deployment throughout the state. Council promotes all technology industry companies and CO entrepreneurs. Has a Broadband Working Group made up of providers that advise it. URL: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=Innovation%2FINLayout&cid=1192458212728&p=1192458212728&packedargs=a-id-prefix%3DTopNav&pagename=INWrapper&rendermode=preview
Connecticut: Broadband Internet Coordinating Council The Council monitors broadband trends and developments and issues reports. Formed in 2007, 10 members=2 each from the Governor, Senate President, Speaker of the House, 1 each from 4 legislative leaders (both Majority and Minority). At least 3 members must have telecom experience. URL: http://www.cga.ct.gov/2007/ACT/PA/2007PA-00254-R00HB-07282-PA.htm
Georgia: Georgia Center for Advanced Telecommunications Technology Research center providing technology policy recommendations to the governor and the legislature. Based at Georgia Tech, involves all higher ed research groups since 1991. Took on broadband issues starting in 2001. URL: http://www.gcatt.org/
Illinois: Broadband Deployment Council Develops policies and recommendations for increasing broadband deployment. Appointed by Governor, Chaired by Lt. Governor. Uses working groups, published a report June ’08. URL: http://www.standingupforillinois.org/connect/deployment.php
Louisiana: Louisiana Broadband Advisory Council Develop strategic guidance for broadband deployment in the state, with a special focus on enhancing the ability of rural areas to support the creation, retention, and recruitment of businesses. Organized 2004. Within the Department of Rural Development, 24 members=1 each from Senate and House, 1 PSC, 1 Muni Assn., 1 Police, 1 private sector, 1 electric utility, 3 phone companies, 2 satellite or wireless, 2 cable companies, 1 ISP and 3 businesses (at least one rural). URL: http://www.legis.state.la.us/lss/lss.asp?doc=285603
Maine: Maine Broadband Access Infrastructure Board Tasked with providing recommendations for achieving universal broadband access in the state by 2010. Organized 2007. 5 members on an Authority Board that oversees Connect ME and grant program financed with .25% surcharge on communications bills, with an 11 member Advisory Board. URL: http://www.maine.gov/mpuc/broadband/
Massachusetts: Massachusetts Broadband Institute Public/private partnership (corporation) to extend affordable high-speed Internet access to all homes, business, schools, libraries, medical facilities, government offices and other public places in the state. Created in August 2008 through the Massachusetts Broadband Act. $40 million in state bonding authority for long-lived infrastructure. Board -- 9 members = 3 commissioners (housing/econ devlpmnt, admin & finance, telecomm & cable), two exec directors of development corps, and 4 experts. Working group model. URL: http://www.massbroadband.org/
New York: New York State Council for Universal Broadband Responsible for developing strategies to ensure that every New Yorker has access to affordable, high-speed Internet service. This council was replaced in June 2009 by the Broadband Development and Deployment Council. 13 members= 7 Department heads, 6 appointed by Governor (with 1 each nominated by Senate and House, 4 open appts.) and utilizes working groups with large participation. URL: http://www.oft.state.ny.us/oft/UniversalBroadband/overview.htm
North Carolina: e-NC Authority The Authority operates business and technology telecenters; provides e-community planning grants; implements e-government initiatives; and hosts regional technology symposia with the goal of linking all North Carolinians to the Internet. Began in 2001 with $30 million in startup funds, members appointed by Governor and General Assembly, housed and staffed by state Rural Economic Development Center. URL: http://www.e-nc.org/
Ohio: Ohio Broadband Council Develops technology policy and provides assistance to state agencies. Oversees Broadband Ohio. Managed by the Ohio Supercomputer Center and the OH Office of Information Technology. Council members=Dept. reps. from Budget, Development, Education, Jobs and Family Services, Public Safety, 4 bipartisan picks from Senate and House plus 6 public members. Oversees Connect Ohio mapping and interacts with the Appalachian Regional council. URL: http://www.ohiobroadbandcouncil.org/index.shtml
Oregon: Oregon Telecommunications Coordinating Council Produces policy guidance and recommendations for providing all Oregonians with affordable access to broadband and reduce the digital divide. Formed in 2001, sunsets in 2010. 12 members from business, industry, providers, state and local government, education and healthcare. URL: http://www.ortcc.org/default.htm
Vermont: Vermont Telecommunications Authority
Charged with facilitating the establishment and delivery of broadband infrastructure and services for residents and businesses throughout Vermont, with a special focus on unserved and underserved areas. Formed in 2007, goal is 100% access by 2010 to both broadband and cellular service. Has 11 members=3 Dept. heads, 2 ea. by Senate, House and Governor plus 2 at large. $40million in bonding authority. Makes matching grants.
URL: http://www.telecomvt.org/index.php
West Virginia: West Virginia Broadband Deployment Council Administers the Broadband Deployment Fund, which supports projects to expand broadband access in unserved areas of the state. Formed 2008, sunsets 2011. Organized under the Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council with 9 members=Governor, 2 dept. heads, 1 union rep, 1 telco, 1 cable, 1 equipment manufacturer and 2 residents. URL: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Text_HTML/2008_SESSIONS/RS/BILLS/HB4637%20SUB.htm
