Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation,
but shall be entitled to actual and necessary expenses, approved by
the Township Board, incurred in the performance of official duties.
Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled by the Township Board
for the unexpired term of the Commissioner creating the vacancy.
The Communication Commission shall:
A. Request sufficient funds and resources to facilitate the broadcast
of access channels, to further develop the public sector uses of the
cable television system (hereafter referred to as "GITV"), to maintain
an effective and professional Township website of the highest quality,
and to utilize these and other developing capabilities as efficient
means of communication between Township government and the community.
B. Recommend a detailed budget for the Communications Department to
the Township Finance Director for presentation to the Township Board.
C. Advise the Board on franchise requirements and make recommendations
to the Board regarding amendments to applicable ordinances or to the
franchise agreements.
D. Provide oversight of the Cable Television Regulatory Ordinance, Chapter
A293 of the Grosse Ile Municipal Code of Ordinances, and propose revisions to ensure compliance with current Michigan statutes.
E. Establish standards of quality, performance and continuous improvement
for all Township communication media.
F. Ensure that Township communication media remain politically neutral
and unbiased in content.
G. Encourage equitable access to publicly owned communication media
by appropriate institutions, groups and individuals within the Township.
H. Assist the Administrator in providing quality programming for broadcast
via Township communication media.
I. Ensure that a timely, accurate schedule for such broadcast events
is widely available, included on but not limited to GITV and the website.
J. When appropriate, to foster cooperation and/or collaboration with
other municipalities to maximize cost effective usage of assets.
This article shall take effect 30 days following publication.