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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-07-08 02-282 ORDERItem No. 02-282 Data: 7-8-02 Item/Subject ORDER, Adopting Programming and Procedures Policy for Bangor City Government Channel Responsible Department: Executive The attached Order has been drafted to govern the operation of the Citys Government Channel. The intent of the policy is to derby the purposes and uses of the channel and to provide guidelines regarding the type of programming which Is permitted. Specifically, the pollcy Indicates that Me Government Channel Is not a public access channel and is restricted M providing information directly related to the programs, services, mission and priorities of the Pty. The Policy was revievred and recommended for Council approval at the June 12, 2002 Government Operations Committee. Department Head Marrager's Comments: City Manager Associated Information: Order, Memo, Policy Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for x Passage _ First Reading Referral Finance Director City Solicitor Page _ of 02-282 ,�§ Assipedto Coumilor Tremble July 8. 2002 K� CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Order, Adopting Programming and Procedures Policy for Bangor City Government Channel. By Bre City CounO/ofv* pryofaww.. ORDERED, That, the attached Programming and Procedures Policy for Bangor Government Channel is hereby adopted effective immediately. 0 CITY COUNCIL July 8, 2002 Nutiou Mede and seeooded 02-282 for Passage Passed ORDER Title.Adoptiug Pragra®iog and Procedures Policy for Hangar City Cover®evt CLmvel Assigned to Councilor o2 -2a2 June fi, 2002 To: Members of the Government Operations Committee Fr: Edward A. Barrett Su: Govemment Channel Policy The attached policy has been drafted to govern the operations of the City's Government Channel. The intent of this policy is primarily to clarify the purposes and uses of the channel and to provide guidelines regarding the type of programming which Is permitted. In particular, the policy is intended to clarify that the Government Channel is not a public access channel and Is restricted to providing information directly related to the programs, services, mission and priorities of the City. From time to time, we have received requests to air programming which should more appropriately use the public access channel provided through the Cable Consortium. Should we begin to allow such programming, it then becomes difficult for the City to limit other program requests. Given that the public access channel is available, it is appropriate to restrict the use of our channel and to refer such requests to the access operator. The policy also outlines the types of programming which are authorized, conditions under which programming not directly produced by the City may be aired, material which is specifically prohibited, and staff duties and responsibilities. We believe that this will provide sound guidance regarding the operations of our channel and look forward to reviewing this policy with you. o2 -2S2 POLICY PROGRAMMING AND PROCEDURES FOR BANGOR CITY GOVERNMENT CHANNEL. 1.0 PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to outline the programming and procedures that will govern the use of the City's government channel and to describe the responsibilities for programming this channel and utilizing the City's In- house video production services. 2.0 POLICY The City's government channel is intended to provide programming and Information relating to Bangor City Government. As such, use of the channel shall be limited to programs produced by the City of Bangor, agencies sponsored by the City, or materials produced by entities other than the City where such materials directly relate to services, programs, and policies of the City of Bangor. The government channel is not intended to provide a public forum or duplicate the purposes and functions of the public access channel. 3.0 OBJECTIVES The fundamental objectives of the government channel are: 3.1 To promote the education of the City's citizens concerning local government by broadcasting City Council meetings and meetings of various City Boards, Committees, and Commissions as well as other official City events. 3.2 To inform our citizens about the programs and services provided by the City and City -sponsored agencies. 3.3 To explain opportunities for citizens to participate in City programs and services; 3.4 To provide information on public health, safety, and welfare issues; 3.5 To assist with the internal training of City departments; 4.0 TYPES OF PROGRAMMING 4.1 Community Bulletin Board — Informational messages displayed in typewritten or graphic form. The bulleting board will be in operation when no other programming is scheduled and will accept and display only information received from City departments and agencies, organizations, and events sponsored by the City. oz -282 4.2 Live Broadcast- Televising an event at the time it is occurring. Live coverage of City events will include, but is not limited to, City Council and Planning Board meetings and special meetings as requested by City Departments only. Meetings held in the Bangor City Council Chambers organized by agencies or officials of County, State, or Federal Governments may be broadcast if the purpose of the meeting is directly related to programs or activities of the City of Bangor and otherwise complies wRh the prohibitions and limitations of this policy. 4.3 Pre -Recorded or Rebroadcast Programming -A program or event videotaped for broadcast at a later time. All live broadcast programs may be rebroadcast. In addition, City events or events sponsored by the City and occurring outside of the City Council Chambers may be recorded for broadcast. 4.4 Public Service Announcements - Short pre-recorded messages on a variety of topics produced by the City, contractors of the City, City sponsored organizations, or other levels of government that announce events or issues of importance to the citizens of Bangor. 4.5 Outside Resource Programs - Pre-recorded material on a variety of topics produced by entities other than the City may be considered for broadcast under the conditions outlined in Section 5.0 of this policy. 4.6 Training Tapes- Instructional videotapes used to discuss, outline, and/or summarize departmental functions or techniques. 5.0 Use of Outside Programming Pre-recorded material produced by entities other than the City may be considered for broadcast if the broadcasting of such material is requested by a City Department and if: 5.1 The subject matter of the programming is directly related to a program or service Provided by the City; or 5.2 The programming deals with health, safety or welfare issues of direct concern to our citizens; or 5.3 The program is determined to be directly related to priorities established by the City Council; and 5.4 The program does not fall within one of the specific prohibitions outlined in Section 6 of this policy; 5.5 Final approval for the airing of such programming shall be at the sole discretion of the City Manager or his/her designee. o2-2az 6.0 Programming exhibiting any of the following is specifically prohibited: 6.1 Material designed to promote the cemmercial sale of products or services, with the exception of information on events scheduled to take place at City facilities such as Bass Park and marketing Information provided by the City, Bangor International Airport, or other City enterprise funds. The acknowledgement of commercial sponsors of programs produced by the City is permitted; 6.2 Promotions for or endorsements of individuals seeking public office; 6.3 Solicitation of funds, except where such activities are in full compliance with the requirements of the City's Code of Ethics; 6.4 Materials that require copyright or trademark authorization unless written authorization for the use of such materials is secured; 6.5 Any material that may constitute libel, slander, invasion of privacy, violation of trade copyright, or which might violate any local, state, or federal law or regulation, including those required by the Federal Communications Commission. 6.6 Material not related to the services, programs, priorities, and mission of the City of Bangor. 7.0 DUITES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Overall operation and programming of the City's government channel is the responsibility of the Executive Department. The G rvemment Channel Coordinator, in consultation with the City Manager, shall be responsible for: 7.1 Scheduling and Programming the channel. 7.2 Managing all equipment associated with the channel. 7.3 Insuring that all programming complies with this policy. 7.4 Providing training and technical assistance to other departments and city staff on the use of television equipment. 7.5 Maintaining video archives of programming. 7.6 Copying programs at the request of members of the City Council, staff, or citizens. 8.0 Miscellaneous Provisions 8.1 Live broadcasts of Council and other official meetings of the City of Bangor will be reboadcast in their entirety. Editing is permitted only to eliminate dead time, to delete items which might otherwise violate the prohibitions included in Section 6 above, or with the express approval of the City Manager. o2 -2a2 8.2 Individuals requesting permission to broadcast material that does not qualify for the Government channel will be referred to the public access channel. 8.3 Use of City video equipment is restricted to purposes related to the Govemment channel and may be used only by City employees and/or Interns under the supervision of City employees. Loaning or renting equipment for personal or outside agency use is strictly prohibited. 8.4 Appropriate charges will be established to cover the cost of the time and materials required for copies of programs. 8.5 Priority for the use of video equipment shall be given first to the coverage of public meetings of the City of Bangor. 8.6 Outside material submitted and found acceptable for use on the City channel may be edited as appropriate to meet the needs of the City. 9.0 Responsibility for Review The City Manager shall periodically review this policy and, when necessary, recommend changes or revisions to the City Council. Edward A. Barrett City Manager Council Reference: Effective Date: