§ 19-16. Duties.

The community video advisory board shall have the following duties:

(1)

Educational access. The community video advisory board shall monitor and promote the educational access channels, reviewing usage by local public schools and institutions of higher learning, to ensure that the channels bring educational value to Kansas City. The board may make recommendations concerning the use of the educational access channels. The board shall also serve as a source of community input to any coordinating body. The board shall also mediate conflicts arising from the establishment and operation of the educational access channels.

(2)

Government channel. The community video advisory board shall monitor and promote the government channel, being available to assist with programming development. The board shall recommend to the city council and franchise administrator programming areas for the effective use of the government channel.

(3)

Consumer protection. The community video advisory board may inquire into consumer complaints, serve as a source of information to the public, and make recommendations to the city and any operator, including the city or its affiliate, concerning consumer protection matters.

(4)

System upgrade or construction. The community video advisory board may review the progress and status of the upgrade or development of a system to be provided by an operator.

(5)

Additional duties. The community video advisory board shall perform any additional duties or tasks required by the city council or franchise administrator.

(Ord. No. 930358, § 1(43.16), 8-25-94)