ConnectNetwork is responsible for:

• Conducting a community-based feasibility assessment
• Coordinating advertising, vetting and interviewing of coordinator applicants, with local Advisory Council’s input
• Providing a customized operations manual
• Training local staff on the Web-based content management application
• Training local staff on content development
• Training/providing technical assistance to local staff to design and implement a high profile launch event.
• Providing technical and operations assistance during the work day
• Providing format and national content for weekly update
• Maintaining the Web-based application and server
• Continuous improvement of applications
• Maintaining national Web-based content

ConnectAffiliate Sites are responsible for:

• Funding a local coordinator plus research assistants to develop operating funds, work with the community, approve email list messages, drive local use, research and write state and local Web-based content, which the local partner(s) control
• Providing a computer and high-speed Internet access
• Covering overhead, mileage/travel expenses, and supplies for the local coordinator (including office, desk, phone, access to office equipment, cell phone, etc.)
• Paying an annual Network fee

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