TelePAC
The Telecommunications Policy Advisory Committee (TelePAC) was established by the Atlanta City Council to advise Mayor Shirley Franklin and the Council on telecommunications technology policy matters. One important element identified by TelePAC is the need to provide policy advice on the most beneficial applications of newer technologies and investment options that might best serve the interest of both the citizens and government of Atlanta , Georgia . The Subcommittee on New Technologies was formed to examine policy options. Based on an evaluation of all the alternatives, the Report recommended that the City of Atlanta prioritize its new technological investment in two primary areas: (1) investment in government through web-based processing of transactions and services; and (2) investment in a wireless local area network. Other projects worthy of investment include upgrading the City's network infrastructure, creating a fiber network for APS, and creating an accessible electronic record archive.