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FCC EXTENDS CURRENT NATIVE NATIONS COMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE AND SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR TRIBAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON RENEWED TASK FORCE BEGINNING IN 2024The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) has long recognized that it shares a unique trust relationship with Tribal Nations.[1]  It is this unique government-to-government relationship that guides the Commission in its dealings with Tribal Nations and in the Commission’s efforts to promote Tribal self-sufficiency and economic development.  As part of these endeavors and its efforts to ensure that the concerns of Tribal governments are considered in all relevant Commission proceedings, the Commission created the Native Nations Communications Task Force (Task Force).  Since it was created in 2011, the Task Force has been composed of elected Tribal leaders from federally-recognized Tribes or their designated employees with authority to act on their behalf and senior Commission staff.[2]  The Task Force is an important source of information, expertise, and guidance to the Commission.  The Task Force’s mission is to consult with Commission staff and make recommendations on communications-related issues that affect Tribal stakeholders.[3]
Extension of Current Term
By this Public Notice, we first announce an extension of the term of the current Task Force until the end of 2023.  The current term, which was set to expire on October 24, 2023, will now expire on December 31, 2023.  This extension will provide additional time to the Task Force to complete its task.
Applications for Renewed Task Force in 2024
Second, we seek applications for membership to serve on a renewed Task Force to start at the beginning of 2024.  Applications should be submitted in accordance with the procedures outlined below.  As described below, incumbent Task Force members may recommit to the Task Force rather than submit a new nomination.^[4]  The Commission intends to establish the renewed Task Force term for a period of three years, with an expected start date of January 1, 2024.
Applications for Task Force membership must be received by the FCC no later than November 30, 2023.

Get details on how to nominate someone.