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| Title | Digital Divide Elimination Advisory Committee |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Irma Lopez |
| Contact Title | Digital Divide Grant Manager |
| Contact Phone | (312) 814-2672 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function | The Committee advises the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in establishing criteria and procedures for identifying recipients of grants under the Digital Divide Elimination Act. The advisory committee shall obtain advice from the technology industry regarding current technological standards. The advisory committee shall seek any available federal funding. |
| Term | Open |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Party Affiliation | N/A |
| Compensation | Reimbursed for expenses. |
| Composition |
7 members - 1 appointed by the Governor - 1 appointed by the Senate President - 1 appointed by the Senate Minority Leader - 1 appointed by the Speaker of the House - 1 appointed by the House Minority Leader - 2 appointed by the Director of DCEO |
| Chair | Representative Daniel Biss |
| Authority | 30 ILCS 780/ 5-30(E) |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biss, Daniel | 01/10/2012 | Speaker of the House | Member | Cook | |
| DeLaurnetiis, Kristi | 08/06/2003 | House Minority Leader | Member | Cook | |
| Frances Roehm | 08/24/2010 | Senate President | Member | Cook | |
| Harris, Mark | 02/28/2013 | DCEO Director | Member | None | |
| O'Neil, Daniel | 02/28/2013 | DCEO Director | Member | None | |
| Peterson, Norman D. | 08/10/2010 | Senate Minority Leader | Member | DuPage | Assistant to the Director, Argonne National Laboratory |
| Vacant | Governor | Member | None |