§ 42-163-2. Broadband director.
An employee of the commerce corporation shall be designated by the secretary of commerce as the broadband director. The broadband director shall be responsible for connecting and communicating with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and other federal agencies, as appropriate, to access federal funds for broadband infrastructure deployment pursuant to federal grants, facilitating broadband service adoption, expanding digital literacy for residents experiencing economic hardship, and for future economic development. The broadband director shall perform such other duties as assigned by the secretary of commerce.
History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 231, art. 9, § 15, effective June 27, 2022.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-163 - The Rhode Island Broadband Development Program
Section 42-163-1. - Definitions.
Section 42-163-2. - Broadband director.
Section 42-163-3. - Duties and powers of broadband director.
Section 42-163-4. - Broadband advisory council established.
Section 42-163-5. - Duties and powers of broadband advisory council.
Section 42-163-6. - Administrative support to broadband advisory council.