May 07, 2024

PSC SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR 911 SERVICE SYSTEM ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Posted May 07, 2024 8:00 PM

Deb Collins

Nebraska Public Service Commission

Lincoln, May 7, 2024- The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is accepting applications from interested Nebraskans to apply for appointment to the 911 Service System Advisory Committee (911SSAC).

Created by the Legislature with the passage of LB993, the 911SSAC makes recommendations tothe PSC, on matters concerning the implementation, coordination operation, management,maintenance, and funding of the 911 Service System as the State transitions to Next Generation911. A list of current committee members can be found on the Next Generation 911 page of thePSC website.

“The terms of all of our current board members are expiring in July,” said David Sankey,Director State 911 Department. “We want to thank them for their service and wouldencourage them and other interested parties to apply.”

The 14 members appointed by the Commission serve for a term of three years. Committeemembers serve without pay but will receive reimbursement for expenses related to committeeduties. Appointed committee members must represent public safety agencies (4), countyofficials or employees (2), municipal officials or employees (2), telecommunications industry(2), Public Safety Answering Points (2), Nebraska Association of County Officials (1), Leagueof Municipalities (1). 

Those wishing to apply for a position on the 911SSAC will need to fill out a 911 Service System Advisory Committee Application found on the Next Generation 911 page of the PSC website. Applications must be received by the close of business on Friday, May 24.