The 911 Board was created to consolidate the State's Enhanced 911 system under a single board with a uniform 911 service charge to integrate the State's 911 system, enhance efficiency and accountability, and create a level competitive playing field among voice communication technologies.
The 911 Board manages all revenues remitted to the 911 Fund, establishes procedures for disbursement of funds, and advises all voice communications service providers and eligible counties of such procedures. The service charge is set at 70 cents per connection per month effective January 1, 2008. The Board must monitor the revenues generated by the service charge, and if it determines that the rate produces revenue in excess of the amount needed, must reduce the rate. A change in the amount of the rate becomes effective on July 1 of an even numbered year. The 911 Board must notify providers of a change in the rate at least 90 days before the change becomes effective. The rate must ensure full cost recovery for voice communications service providers and for primary PSAPs over a reasonable period of time. The 911 Board must report to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operation, the Revenue Laws Study Commission, and the Joint Legislative Utility Review Commission in February of each odd-numbered year. The report must include:
- Receipts
- Expenditures
- Results of PSAP Investigations
The State Auditor may perform audits on the 911 Board, which must be done at least every two years. The 911 Board may retain 1% of service charges for expenses.
The 911 Board is made up of 17 members from the following groups:
Seven (7) Local Officials
- League of Municipalities
- Association of County Commissioners
- Sheriff and Police Chief
- Association of Public Safety Communication Officials
- Two representing National Emergency Number Association
Nine (9) Vendors
- Four representing CMRS providers
- Four representing Local Exchange Carriers
- One representing a VoIP provider
Chief Information Officer of ITS or Designee as Chair of the Board
The 911 Board meets upon the call of the chair, and a quorum is met with nine members.