Applications open for Nebraska’s 911 Service System Advisory Committee

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – The Nebraska Public Service Commission is accepting applications for appointment to its 911 Service System Advisory Committee.

Created by Nebraska legislators, this committee makes recommendations to the PSC on matters pertaining to the implementation, operation, maintenance and funding of the 911 system as the state transitions to what’s known as Next Generation 911.

Nebraska 911 Department Director David Sankey says the terms of all current board members will expire in July. The 14 members appointed will serve for a three-year term. Members serve without pay but will be reimbursed for expenses related to committee duties.

Appointed members must represent public safety agencies (4 members), county officials or employees (2 members), municipal officials or employees (2 members), the telecommunications industry (2 members), Public Safety Answering Points (2 members), the Nebraska Association of County Officials (1 member), and the League of Municipalities (1 member).

Applications can be found on the PSC website and are due by close of business on Friday, May 24.

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