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The Technology, Information, and Communications Commission consists of five members, from among the qualified electors of the City, appointed by the City Council to four-year, overlapping terms. None of the members shall be officials or employees of the City, nor cohabit with, as defined by law, nor be related by blood or marriage to any member of the Commission, the City Manager or the staff person(s) assigned to this Commission.
They advise the City Council on all matters relating to telecommunications within the City of Cupertino, including evaluating compliance with any franchise or other agreement between the City and a telecommunications provider and conducting periodic reviews of providers, facilities, and products. In addition, members serve as liaisons between the City, the public, and telecommunications providers in enhancing education and information. The Commission also provides support for community access television, especially public and educational access, and gives guidance when needed for development and implementation of access channels and programming (also see Municipal Code 2.74.060 Duties, Powers and Responsibilities).
City Work Program
Regular meetings are held at least once every three months and, at the discretion of the Commission, other meetings may be held as necessary or expedient. Meetings usually fall on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room located at Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Rd,. For more information, contact staff liaison Teri Gerhardt, CGCIO, terig@cupertino.gov.
If you wish to send an e-mail to the Technology, Information, and Communications Commission, please use the following email address: TICC@cupertino.org
Commissioners
Prabir Mohanty, Chair
Second term ending 1/30/2027
pmohanty@cupertino.gov
Emma Shearin, Vice Chair
First term ending 1/30/2027
eshearin@cupertino.gov
Mukesh Garg
Second term ending 1/30/2027
mgarg@cupertino.gov
Sudeep Kumar
First term ending 1/30/2029
SudKumar@cupertino.gov
Balaram Donthi
First term ending 1/30/2029
BDonthi@cupertino.gov