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| Title | Illinois Century Network Policy Committee |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.illinois.net/policy/default.htm |
| Contact Name | Lori Sorenson |
| Contact Title | Chief Operating Officer , CMS |
| Contact Phone | 217.557.6534 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function | The Committee sets general policies for the Illinois Century Network. The network to provides reliable high speed broadband communication links to an among Illinois schools, institutions of higher education, libraries, museums, research institutions, state agencies, units of local government, and other local entities that provide services to Illinois citizens. |
| Term | Staggered terms up to 3 years, and until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Compensation | Expenses |
| Qualifications | Experience and background in private K-12 education, private higher education, or who are from other participant constituents that are not already represented. |
| Composition |
Up to 7 members plus a Chairman appointed by the Governor. Ex-Officio members - - Illinois State Library Director or designee - Illinois State Museum Director or designee - Executive Director of the Board of Higher Ed or designee - Community College Board President or designee - State Superintendent of Education or designee - Director of Central Management Services or designee |
| Chair | Designated by the Governor for 2-year terms and until a successor is appointed and qualified |
| Authority | 20 ILCS 3921/15 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berman, Harry | Statute | Ex-Officio, IBHE Executive Director | Sangamon | ||
| Craig, Anne | Statute | Ex-Officio, State Library Director | Sangamon | ||
| Dickson, Mike | 11/01/2008 | 11/01/2005 | Governor | Member | McDonough |
| Koch, Chris | Statute | Ex-Officio, State Supt. of Education | Sangamon | ||
| Obrzut, Geoff | Statute | Ex-Officio, ICCB President | Sangamon | ||
| Olson, Chet | 11/01/2009 | 11/01/2005 | Governor | Member | Ogle |
| Sorenson, Lori | Statute | Ex-Officio, CMS Director | Cook | ||
| Styles, Bonnie | Statute | Ex-Officio, State Museum Director | Sangamon | ||
| Vacant | Governor | Member | None | ||
| Vacant | Governor | Member | None | ||
| Vacant | Governor | Member | None | ||
| Vacant | Governor | Member | None | ||
| Wass, Greg | 11/01/2009 | 11/01/2007 | Governor | Chair | Cook |