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The [https://www.natoa.org National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA)] is a [[United States|US]]-based professional membership association that provides support to members on the many local, state, and federal communications laws, administrative rulings, judicial decisions, and technology issues impacting the interests of [[local governments]]. Founded in 1980, NATOA offers a wide range of advocacy services to individual and agency members representing cities, towns, counties and commissions across the country. NATOA has a headquarters office in Alexandria, VA, and is served by a twelve
== Leadership ==
The National Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors is overseen by a
consists of eleven voting Directors (one President, one President-Elect and nine Directors) and one non-voting
Director (the Immediate Past President) all of whom must maintain status as a voting member of the
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NATOA is highly respected and regarded by members of Congress and the FCC as a major voice and key advisor
regarding local government perspectives and the public interest. We continuously collaborate with key legislators
and FCC commissioners and staff to ensure
organization, NATOA facilitates our ability to pool resources in order to make an impact in a world where the
industry is able to spend exponentially more than local governments will ever be able to afford. In addition to
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== History ==
Originally named the Association of Cable Regulators, NATOA formed in 1980 as an affiliated association with the [[National League of Cities|National League of Cities (NLC)]], before eventually became an independent association shortly thereafter.
== Membership & Chapters ==
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NATOA hosts an Annual Conference each year, providing members the opportunity to gather and learn from the best in the field. The conference features an exhibit tradeshow, educational workshops, networking opportunities, roundtable discussions, and presentation of the winners of the [https://www.natoa.org/web/peg/site_details/1 Government Programming Awards (GPAs)]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.natoa.org/web/peg/site_details/1|title=Government Programming Awards|last=|first=|date=|website=www.natoa.org|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2018-06-18}}</ref> and the [https://www.natoa.org/web/community-broadband/community-broadband-awards.html Community Broadband & Digital Equity Awards].
The Government Programming Awards (GPAs) are annual awards that recognize excellence in broadcast, cable, multimedia and electronic programming produced by [[local government]] agencies. Categories cover a variety of programming including, among others, community events, documentary, public affairs and public service, interview/talk show, performing arts, sports, election coverage and children’ s issues. Celebrating over 30 years of programming excellence, the
Launched in 2007, the Community Broadband & Digital Equity Awards recognize exceptional leaders in government, business and the community are serving as champions of local interests and needs in [[broadband]] and [[technology]]. Winners are announced annually and recognized during the Annual Conference.
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