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06/06/2019

Executive Director or Association Management Organization

Ohio Cable Telecommunications Association (OCTA)

The Ohio Cable Telecommunications Association (OCTA) is seeking an individual or organization to provide the management services necessary to fulfill its mission. Whether an individual or organization, we will require demonstrated success in association management as well as the specific skills, experience and in the case of an organization, resources necessary to guide and manage the association activities as defined below and in its strategic plan.

HISTORY OF ASSOCIATION
In 1966, a group of cable pioneers formed the OCTA to help represent them before the Ohio General Assembly. Over the past 40 years, the OCTA has built a strong record of success in the legislative and regulatory arenas.

MISSION, VISION, ACTIONS
Who We Are: Our industry is at the forefront of telecommunications technology that delivers advanced video, broadband and telephony services to our customers. Our members include some of the largest and smallest cable television, broadband and telecommunications service providers in the state. Our position as a leader in innovation brings with it numerous issues warranting our attention and concern. Through the work of the OCTA and our members' support, we have been able to safeguard our member's interests through the legislative and regulatory processes.

Mission Statement: The Ohio Cable Telecommunications Association represents the cable television and telecommunications industry in the Ohio General Assembly and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on issues of importance to our current and future businesses and works to foster a positive image of the cable industry in Ohio.

What We Do:

TYPES OF MEMBERS:
Members include companies operating cable systems in Ohio (System Members) and cable network companies providing programming to System Members (Associate Members).

DESCRIPTION OF LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE:
The association is governed by a board consisting of eleven system members (including four officers) and two associate members. Our current president is Chris Thomas of Charter Communications.

DESCRIPTION OF MEETINGS:
The OCTA holds one annual meeting each year in Columbus and four board meetings each year (some in Columbus and some via conference call).

CURRENT STATUS:
The OCTA has been without a full-time executive director since January 2019. There are currently no additional employees. The existing office lease is month-to-month. An interim management agreement with the law firm that represents the Association is in place during this transition period.

SCOPE OF SERVICES:
OCTA is seeking a full-service proposal that includes, but should not necessarily be limited to, the specific activities below. The primary focus should be on executing those strategies and tactics as needed to achieve the goals of the association. As in any effective management relationship, the key to success lies in the flexibility and depth available to adapt to changing needs and circumstances.

NOTE: Because this business relationship is that of independent contractor, there is no entitlement to benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, retirement or unemployment insurance. No payroll deductions such as taxes or FICA will be made.

For questions regarding the RFP, please contact:

Chris Thomas, President, OCTA
Charter Communications
(330) 630-7984
chris.thomas1@charter.com

Deadline for submissions is June 30, 2019.

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