§ 16-51. Establishment of a regulatory entity.

(a)

Continuing regulatory jurisdiction. The city shall have continuing regulatory jurisdiction and supervision over the operation of any franchise granted hereunder and may from time to time adopt such reasonable rules and regulations as they may deem necessary for the conduct of the business contemplated thereunder.

(b)

Authority to establish CATV advisory board. The continuing regulatory jurisdiction of the city shall be exercised by the mayor and city council. The mayor, with the approval of the city council, shall have the authority to establish and appoint a CATV advisory board consisting of five members, who shall serve for three-year terms, with such terms to be staggered. Such board's duration shall be at the pleasure of the mayor and council and should such board be established, it shall advise the mayor and city council of its regulatory jurisdiction and may have the following responsibilities and duties at the direction of the city council:

(c)

CATV advisory board's duties.

(1)

Resolving disputes or disagreements between subscribers and the grantee after an investigation, should the subscriber and the grantee not first be able to resolve their view or disagreements. Said decision or findings may be appealed to the mayor and city council.

(2)

Reviewing and auditing all reports and findings submitted to the city as required hereunder and such other correspondence as my be submitted to the city concerning the operation of the cable television network, and reviewing the rules and regulations set by the franchisee company.

(3)

Assuring that all tariffs, rates, and rules pertinent to the operation of the CATV system in the city are made available for inspection by the public at reasonable hours and upon reasonable requests.

(4)

Reviewing rates and recommending any rate changes to the mayor and city council.

(Code 1985, § 4-434; Ord. of 4-6-1981)