Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1) A political subdivision that meets the
criteria for broadband forward certification in rule 261-24.5(15E) may apply
for telecommuter forward certification. To obtain telecommuter forward
certification, a political subdivision shall submit to the authority an
application indicating the following:
a. The
political subdivision's support and commitment to promote the availability of
telecommuting options.
b. Existing
or proposed ordinances encouraging the further development of telecommuting
options.
c. Efforts to secure local
funding for the further development of telecommuting options.
d. A single point of contact for coordinating
telecommuting opportunities and options.
(2) The single point of contact designated
pursuant to paragraph 24.6(1)"d" shall be responsible for all
of the following:
a. Coordination and
partnership with the authority, communications service providers, realtors,
economic development professionals, employers, employees, and other
telecommuting stakeholders.
b.
Collaboration with the authority, communications service providers, and
employers to identify, develop, and market telecommuter-capable broadband
packages available in the political subdivision.
c. Promotion of telecommuter-friendly
workspaces, such as business incubators with telecommuting spaces, if such a
workspace has been established in the political subdivision at the time the
political subdivision submits the application.
d. Familiarity with broadband mapping tools
and other state-level resources.
e.
Maintaining regular communication with the authority.
f. Providing to the political subdivision
regular reports regarding the availability of telecommuting options in the
political subdivision.
(3) The authority will evaluate whether the
applicant demonstrates that its efforts or proposed efforts to further develop
and promote the availability of telecommuting will have a sufficient impact
that warrants certification.
