This authority was formed by the local jurisdictions under the Virginia Wireless Services Authorities Act to provide community owned, open access, open services, high-speed communication infrastructure for the area. Members serve four-year terms.
Appointments
The Rockbridge Area Network Authority (RANA) consists of one representative from:
Buena Vista
Lexington
Rockbridge County
Washington and Lee University
The fifth member is appointed by the other four, representing the corporate / business management sector.