47 USC 1424 - Establishment of the First Responder Network Authority

U.S Code last checked for updates: Oct 16, 2024

§ 1424.

Establishment of the First Responder Network Authority

(a)

Establishment

(b)

Board

(1)

In general

The First Responder Network Authority shall be headed by a Board, which shall consist of—

(A)

the Secretary of Homeland Security;

(B)

the Attorney General of the United States;

(C)

the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; and

(D)

12 individuals appointed by the Secretary of Commerce in accordance with paragraph (2).

(2)

Appointments

(A)

In general

In making appointments under paragraph (1)(D), the Secretary of Commerce shall—

(i)

appoint not fewer than 3 individuals to represent the collective interests of the States, localities, tribes, and territories;

(ii)

seek to ensure geographic and regional representation of the United States in such appointments;

(iii)

seek to ensure rural and urban representation in such appointments; and

(iv)

appoint not fewer than 3 individuals who have served as public safety professionals.

(B)

Required qualifications

(i)

In general

Each member appointed under paragraph (1)(D) should meet not less than 1 of the following criteria:

(I)

Public safety experience

(II)

Technical expertise

(III)

Network expertise

(IV)

Financial expertise

(ii)

Expertise to be represented

In making appointments under paragraph (1)(D), the Secretary of Commerce shall appoint—

(I)

not fewer than 1 individual who satisfies the requirement under subclause (II) of clause (i);

(II)

not fewer than 1 individual who satisfies the requirement under subclause (III) of clause (i); and

(III)

not fewer than 1 individual who satisfies the requirement under subclause (IV) of clause (i).

(C)

Citizenship

(c)

Terms of appointment

(1)

Initial appointment deadline

(2)

Terms

(A)

Length

(i)

In general

(ii)

Appointed individuals

(B)

Expiration of term

(C)

Appointment to fill vacancy

(D)

Staggered terms

With respect to the initial members of the Board appointed under subsection (b)(1)(D)—

(i)

4 members shall serve for a term of 3 years;

(ii)

4 members shall serve for a term of 2 years; and

(iii)

4 members shall serve for a term of 1 year.

(3)

Vacancies

(d)

Chair

(1)

Selection

(2)

Consecutive terms

(e)

Meetings

(1)

Frequency

The Board shall meet—

(A)

at the call of the Chair; and

(B)

not less frequently than once each quarter.

(2)

Transparency

(f)

Quorum

(g)

Compensation

(1)

In general

(2)

Prohibition on compensation

(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6204, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 208.)

cite as: 47 USC 1424