For Immediate Release
PSC Seeks Applications for
911 Service System Advisory Committee
Lincoln, May 13, 2021 – The Nebraska Public Service
Commission (PSC) is accepting applications from
interested Nebraskans to apply for appointment to the
911 Service System Advisory Committee. Applications
will be accepted until Tuesday, June 1.
The Advisory Committee, created by the legislature with
the passage of LB993, makes recommendations to the
Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC), on matters
concerning the implementation, coordination, operation,
management, maintenance and funding of the 911 Service
System as the state begins the transition to Next
Generation 911.
“911 SSAC members serve a three-year term,” said David
Sankey, State 911 Director. “That means, we have a number
of original members whose terms are expiring. We are
encouraging those members who would like to continue
to serve, as well as anyone who fits one or more of these
areas and has an interest in public safety and the future of
Next Generation 911 to apply.”
The 911 Service System Advisory Committee consist of 14
members appointed by the Commission. Of the 14 members
appointed, four shall be representatives of public safety
agencies, County officials or employees (2), municipal
officials or employees (2), representatives of the
telecommunications industry (2), two members of
Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and one
representative each from the Nebraska Association
of County Officials and the League of Municipalities.
Those wishing to apply will need to fill out a 911 Service
System Advisory Committee Application found on
Next Generation 911 page of the PSC website by close
of business June 1, 2021.
The 911 Service System Advisory Committee meets as
needed. Advisory Committee members serve for a term
of three-years. Committee members serve without pay
but will receive reimbursement for expenses related to
Committee duties. A list of current 911 SSAC members
can be found on the Next Generation911 page of the
PSC website..###
Contact:
Deb Collins- Media & Communications Mgr.
(402) 471-0226
deb.collins@nebraska.gov
