A.__Two members who have experience with issues concerning broadband access infrastructure, appointed by the Governor;

B.__Two members who have experience with issues concerning wireless telecommunications infrastructure, appointed by the Governor;

C.__Two members who have experience with issues concerning the telecommunications and technology infrastructure implemented by the State's education community, appointed by the Governor;

D.__One member who has experience with issues concerning the statewide emergency radio network, appointed by the Governor;

E.__One member who serves on the Maine Telecommunications Education Access Fund Advisory Board established by rules adopted by the commission, or a successor board, appointed by the Governor;

F.__One member from the Maine Technology Institute;

G.__One member representing the Small Enterprise Growth Fund, established in Title 10, section 383; and

H.__Up to 2 additional members, appointed by the authority, as needed to ensure adequate representation and expertise.

2.__Duties; rules.__The advisory council shall provide advice and counsel to the authority on technical, policy, financial and economic issues.__The advisory council shall also perform limited functions assigned to it by the authority or as provided for by rule. Rules adopted by the authority pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.

§9210.__Collection of data

Subject to the provisions in this section, the authority may collect data from communications service providers concerning infrastructure deployment and costs, revenues and subscribership.

1.__Protective orders.__The authority may issue protective orders in accordance with the requirements of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 26(c).__Information subject to the protective orders is considered within the scope of a privilege