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Actions Related to Mayor Liccardo's Travel to Washington, D.C.
Recommendations
(a) Retroactively approve travel by Mayor Liccardo to Washington D.C. to attend the Federal Communications Commission Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Meeting from January 23-24, 2018, and excuse my absence from the City Council Meeting on January 23, 2018:
1. Authorization for: Mayor Liccardo
2. Location: Washington, D.C.
3. Meeting Dates: January 23-24, 2018
4. Source of funds: Mayor's Office Budget
5. Purpose: The Federal Communications Commission Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Meeting is taking place on January 23-24 in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the working group is to make recommendations to the Commission on how to accelerate the deployment of high-speed Internet access, or "broadband," by reducing and/or removing regulatory barriers to infrastructure investment. BDAC is intended to provide an effective means for stakeholders with interests in this area to exchange ideas and develop recommendations to the Commission on broadband deployment, which will in turn enhance the Commission's ability to carry out its statutory responsibility to encourage broadband deployment to all Americans. Digital literacy and access are priority areas for San José to improve the quality of life for all citizens.
(b). Retroactively approve travel by Mayor Liccardo to Washington D.C. from January 24-26, 2018, for the US Conference of Mayors, and excuse my absence from the Regular Meeting of the Joint Rules and Open Government Committee on January 24, 2018.
1. Authorization for: Mayor Liccardo
2. Location: Washington, D.C.
3. Meeting Dates: January 24-26, 2018
4. Source of Funds: Mayor/Council Travel Budget
5. Purpose: Immediately following his meeting with FCC BDAC, Mayor Liccardo will be attending the US Conference of Mayors where he sits on two committees: Energy Independence and Climate Protection as well as on Mayors and Metro Universities.
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