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City of Seattle
Gregory J. Nickels, Mayor
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NEWS ADVISORY
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| SUBJECT: New Members Sought for Seattle Citizens' Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
1/30/2007 10:00:00 AM |
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jill Novik, (206) 684-8583
Rebecca Hansen, (206) 684-8208
Alex Fryer (206) 684-8358
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New Members Sought for Seattle Citizens’
Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board
SEATTLE - Mayor Greg Nickels is seeking candidates for the Citizens’ Telecommunications
and Technology Advisory Board. Members are appointed by the mayor and confirmed
by the City Council to serve a two-year term. Board members must reside in
Seattle and serve without compensation.
"I urge those with a strong background
in technology and telecommunications with passion for keeping Seattle in the
forefront of technology to consider this important work," said Mayor Nickels.
The 16-member board advises city
officials on issues of community-wide interest relating to telecommunications
and technology, including cable television access and community technology
access. The board is involved in cable franchising renewal and in the Community
Technology Matching Fund. It will also conduct public involvement processes
to solicit public comment and provide formal and informal comment and recommendations
on geographic information systems to be available to the public. The board
has also been actively involved in the city’s
exploration of providing fiber to the premises.
The CTTAB reflects a broad range
of professional and community experience and perspectives and seeks to be
representative of the cultural diversity of the Seattle community. It includes
residents from different city neighborhoods, members of various technology
or telecommunications concerns, educational institutions, lawyers, and media
activists. The board is seeking candidates from fields related to telecommunications
or technology. In addition to persons of general background, CTTAB is also
seeking a member specifically from the education community.
Participation in the CTTAB requires attendance at monthly meetings (second
Tuesday of each month) and participation in at least one sub-committee
that meets monthly. Board members also attend and participate in infrequent
relevant public meetings and events.
To be considered for appointment to the
commission, please email to Mayor Greg Nickels, c/o jill.novik@seattle.gov or
send a letter of interest addressed to
Mayor Greg Nickels c/o:
Jill Novik
Department of Information Technology
City of Seattle
700 - 5th Avenue, Suite 2700
P.O. Box 94709
Seattle, Washington 98124-4709
The Nickels Administration and City Council are committed to promoting diversity
in the city's boards and commissions. Women, senior citizens, persons with
disabilities, sexual minorities, and persons of color are encouraged to
apply.
For more information,
please contact Jill Novik via e-mail at jill.novik@seattle.govor
visit our website at www.seattle.gov/cable.
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