2.__Protection of information.__A communications service provider may request that confidential or proprietary information provided to the authority under subsection 1 not be viewed by those members of the authority who could gain a competitive advantage from viewing the information.__Upon such a request, the authority shall ensure that the information provided is viewed only by those members of the authority and staff who do not stand to gain a competitive advantage and that there are adequate safeguards to protect that information from members of the authority who could gain a competitive advantage from viewing the information.

§9208.__Legislative oversight; report to committee

No later than January 15th of each year, the authority shall provide a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities matters that:

1.__Budget.__Includes a report on the budget of the authority;

2.__Activities.__Documents the activities of the authority, including review of applications for funding received by the authority;

3.__Investments.__Contains a listing of any investments of money in the ConnectME Fund, as established pursuant to section 9211, and a tracking of the infrastructure improvements resulting from the investments; and

4. Market conditions.__Contains an analysis of the availability of communications services and advanced communications technology infrastructure, including an analysis of the competitive market in the State for communications services and advanced communications technology infrastructure and whether the communications services provided in the State are reasonably comparable to services provided regionally and nationwide.

After receiving a report under this section, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities matters may report out legislation relating to the authority.

§9209.__Conflicts

A member of the authority may not participate in any