PSC SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR
911 SERVICE SYSTEM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(Lincoln, November 5, 2021)- The Nebraska Public
Service Commission (PSC) is accepting applications
from interested Nebraskans to apply for appointment
to the 911 Service System Advisory Committee
(911SSAC) to fill a vacancy for a representative of the
telecommunications industry.
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 provide valuable input and guidance as
we work toward implementation of Next Generation 911 in
Nebraska,” said David Sankey, State 911 Director. “We would
encourage anyone who is a representative of the
telecommunication industry and has an interest in public
safety communications to apply.”
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 November 30, 2021.
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.
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 Generation 911 page of the PSC website. ###
***Updated Dec.6***
