[1st-mile-nm] State Broadband Council Members?

[Kathleen Gygi]

Happy Wednesday, All.

HB10 created the Connect New Mexico Council to coordinate state broadband
development efforts across state agencies and oversee the Connect New
Mexico Fund. The Council will consist of 15 members: 5 cabinet secretaries
or their designees (Transportation, PED, Cultural Affairs, Do-IT, and HED);
the ED of the NM Mortgage Finance Authority and the Director of the Public
Schools Facilities Authority; 3 appointed by the Secretary of Indian
Affairs; and five members of (can be from public or private sectors) the
public with experience with broadband access and connectivity challenges.

In response to earlier posts about the need for a
representative Council--it would be good to put forth recommendations for
the public members--but to whom? They will be appointed as follows: one
member each by the Speaker of the House, the House Minority Floor Leader,
the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Senate Minority Floor Leader,
and the Governor.

Any insights into how the appointment process will take place?

Regards,

Kathleen
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Kathleen Gygi, PhD
*UNM Design and Planning Assistance Center*
*Consultant, Community Engagement and Program Evaluation*
Albuquerque, NM
505-231-7616
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