TASK FORCE ON
HIGH-SPEED NETWORK DEVELOPMENT

Chair (chosen by Governor): Major F. Riddick, Jr., designee of Governor

Appointed by Governor: Joseph F. Barbera; Richard Bernstein; Patrick W. Dowd, Ph.D.; Donald V. Evans; Ronald G. Forsythe, Jr., Ph.D.; Jaye S. Gamble; Stephen J. Herman, Ph.D.; Gregory W. Hurtt; Paul Jacoby; F. Suzanne Jenniches; Eugene T. Lauer; Gilbert H. E. Morgan; Michael E. Patrick; Donald R. Riley, Ph.D.; Steven D. Rizzi; George R. Thoma, Ph.D.; G. William Troxler, Ed.D.; Patricia E. Wallace; Danny B. Weddle, Ph.D.; Judith A. Wood; Kenneth A. Yowan.

Ex officio: Frederick W. Puddester, Secretary of Budget & Management; Richard C. Mike Lewin, Ph.D., Secretary of Business & Economic Development; John D. Porcari, Secrertary of Transportation; Patricia S. Florestano, Ph.D., Secretary of Higher Education; Glenn F. Ivy, Esq., Chair, Public Service Commission.

Staff: Karl L. Damanda

c/o Telecommunications
Dept. of Budget & Management
45 Calvert St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 260-7546

Final Report to Governor & General Assembly due Jan. 1, 2000.

The Task Force on High-Speed Network Development was formed in October 1998 (Chapter 715, Acts of 1998).

The Task Force will study developments in regions of the country where high-speed computer networking is progressing in order to assess costs, benefits, and infrastructure. The Task Force also will evaluate the advantages of developing high-speed computer networking throughout Maryland, including its use for education and training and configurational options for public, private and residential access. In addition, the Task Force is to recommend State policies for the promotion, development, and equitable use of high-speed computer networking, as well as what equipment, configuration, and location would provide effective statewide access (Code State Finance and Procurement Article, sec. 3-706).

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