There is hereby created a board to be named the "Advisory Board
on Cable Television," which shall advise and assist the Common Council
in relation to certain aspects of the operation of the cable television
systems in the City of North Tonawanda.
[Amended 6-16-1983 by L.L. No. 3-1983]
A. The
Board shall be composed of five members appointed by the Common Council.
Each alderman shall nominate one member to serve on said Board. Such
members shall serve for a term of two years.
[Amended 2-6-2001 by L.L. No. 1-2001]
B. Board
members shall be residents of the City of North Tonawanda.
C. Members
shall continue in office until their successors have been appointed
and qualified.
D. A
majority of the Board shall select a Chairman from its members.
Members of the Board shall serve at a compensation to be established
by the Common Council and shall be reimbursed for actual necessary
expenses incurred in the course of their duties and responsibilities
upon prior approval by the Common Council. Such expenses may include
the purchase of material and supplies and lodging, meals, tolls and
mileage allowance or cost of public transportation for necessary travel.
The Board is hereby directed to advise and assist the Common
Council and to:
A. Assist
the City Clerk and other appropriate City officials in the administration
of any cable television franchise in the City. For this purpose, the
Board shall use as a guide the controlling contract of the franchise
and any request for proposals adopted by the Common Council.
B. Make
recommendations to the Common Council on how public channels could
be scheduled.
C. Establish
criterion guidelines for public access to public channels in conjunction
with the cable operator.
D. Recommend
local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and franchise amendments
necessary to carry out the functions of the Advisory Board.
E. Act
as a hearing board on items concerning cable television operation
within the City, including but not limited to line extension, access
to public channels, complaints and subscription fee increases.
F. Review
and make recommendations to the Common Council on franchise amendments
and renewal.
The Board shall be advisory to and subject to the direction
and control of the Common Council; however, the Board may establish
its own rules and regulations guiding the conduct and operation of
the Board and its members within its responsibilities and charge.
Minutes of all meetings of the Board shall be recorded with the City
Clerk.