As a member-driven organization, NTCA takes pride in the fact that our members’ voices and opinions inform everything we do to further our shared mission. Our work would not be possible without the continued involvement and guidance of our members.
The Board of Directors is currently accepting applications to join NTCA’s seven committees and the PAC Board of Directors for two-year terms. Participation is open to directors, managers and employees of member systems, and associate members are eligible to serve on committees other than the Industry and Regulatory Policy and Government Affairs committees. Associate members are eligible to serve on the Associate Member Advisory Council or the Associate Member Task Force. Attorneys for member companies are eligible to serve on the Legal Committee.
The following is a list of NTCA committees and councils:
Associate Member Advisory Council
The Associate Member Advisory Council represents the interests and perspectives of associate members in the conduct of association business and development of association programs and programming. It provides insight and education to members on technological, regulatory and evolutionary business changes through publications, seminars and workshops and develops educational programs tailored to ensure timely dissemination of key topics vital to the membership. Council members can be nominated by any NTCA member, but are elected by the council.
Associate Member Task Force
The Associate Member Task Force provides an opportunity for associate members to advise NTCA’s Industry & Regulatory Policy Committee on the impacts of particular regulatory trends and public policies.
Awards Committee
The Awards Committee helps to administer national awards program to recognize achievements of members, reviews nominees and selects recipients.
Government Affairs Committee
The Government Affairs Committee identifies critical industry issues and trends and develops corresponding policies to be advocated before Congress and certain regulatory agencies. It coordinates association grassroots activities that will assist in achieving NTCA goals.
Industry and Regulatory Policy Committee
The Industry and Regulatory Policy Committee reviews developments and recommends policy affecting technological developments, industry structure and member needs in federal and state regulatory and related public policy matters.
Innovation and Business Opportunity Committee
The Innovation and Business Opportunity Committee explores new telecom business opportunities and technologies, reviews new developments in these areas and communicates this information to members.
Legal Committee
The Legal Committee reviews legal developments affecting members. It reports to the Industry Committee.
Marketing Committee
The Marketing Committee shares progressive marketing ideas among telcos and works to convince decision makers that investing in marketing is both worthwhile and necessary.
NTCA Rural Broadband PAC Board of Directors
The NTCA Rural Broadband PAC Board of Directors is the governing body for NTCA Rural Broadband PAC - the voluntary, non-partisan political action committee of NTCA. The PAC provides support to federal Congressional candidates who have an appreciation of rural communications needs and interests and educates those less aware about the legislative and regulatory issues that are unique to small, rural telecom companies. One director is appointed per state. To serve on the PAC board, the appointed individual must be a member in good standing of NTCA who agrees to maintain PAC membership at the Silver ($100) level or above annually.
Technical Committee
The Technical Committee exists to assess new and emerging technologies with a specific eye towards the ramifications of these for the rural companies that the association represents. The committee also provides guidance of a technical nature to the other NTCA committees and to association staff to help shape public policy advocacy. The Technical Committee also ensures that the educational content available at the association’s conferences keeps the membership informed as to technology trends.
Contact NTCA for more information about a specific committee or council or to be connected with the appropriate staff liaison.