The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (U.S. Department of Commerce) Monday issued the following press release: Today, FirstNet Board Chair Sue Swenson and Vice Chair Jeffrey Johnson notified Assistant Secretary of Commerce David Redl of their resignation from the FirstNet board. Formal letters of resignation have been submitted to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross.
The Secretary of Commerce is responsible for appointing the 12 non-permanent members of the FirstNet board, which includes 15 voting members. The other three seats are filled by the Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security and Director of the Office of Management and Budget. In addition, the Secretary of Commerce appoints the board chair, while the board chair selects the vice chair. Swenson’s term as board chair expires today, and Johnson is stepping down from his vice chair role, also effective today.