7.0.a. SWCSR 08-15-2019 Sherburne Wright Cable Commission
Mission Statement
The mission of the Sherburne Wright Cable Commission
is to provide a communications link for our citizens that will enable them
to better understand the operation and function of government and to
become more active participating in community life through the use of
cable television and the internet.
Purpose
The Sherburne Wright Cable Commission
Cable Channels are dedicated to developing awareness and
understanding of community events, governmental programs and issues
and information about health, recreation, the environment, security i.e.
police, fire, etc. and community issues through the use of cable television.
Objectives
1. To serve as an instrument for the Cable Commission to provide
greater access and involvement in the operations of our cities.
2. To provide an informational and public relations outlet through use
of cable television communications.
3. To develop and work towards an understanding of the benefits of
cable television.
4. To provide our commission residents the opportunity to understand
their community more fully and to participate more successfully in
the process of community life.
5. To develop an awareness of the government channel through
continued public relation efforts through the local press, city
newsletters, metro press, the internet and cable television.
Guidelines
for the
Sherburne Wright Cable Commission
Government Cable TV Channels
Any program produced by the cable commission's governmental
organizations may be cablecast on the respective government access
channels. Programs produced by others about the Sherburne Wright
governmental organizations and/or its supported activities may be
cablecast on this channel, subject to the approval of the Sherburne Wright
Cable Commission. Programs produced by other governmental agencies
or other community organizations may be cable cast on this channel,
provided they have interest and value for the citizens of the Sherburne
Wright Cable Commission. Such programs shall also be subject to the
approval of the Sherburne Wright Cable Commission.
Programs that contain, in whole or in part, any of the following
subject matter will not be cablecast on the government access
channel.
A. Commercial Message or Material
Anything promoting a product or a service, with the primary objective of
producing a monetary profit for a specific commercial organization or
individual, may not air on the government access channel. This is not to
preclude the incidental mention of a business or product, as part of a
program where the primary purpose is to disseminate information of
public benefit. Businesses, individuals and organizations may be
acknowledged for assistance in the production of a program or the
provision of other means of support.
B. Political Campaigning
The government access channel will not be used for political campaigning
by individuals or organizations seeking public office or legislation. Neither
can this channel be used for solicitation of funds for political purposes.
This is not to preclude the cable casting of political debates or candidates'
meetings, provided that fairness and equal time rules are followed. Also
reports by current elected officials or community organizations regarding
the status of issues and other governmental business, providing again,
that fairness and equal time rules are followed where applicable.
C. Religious Material
Programming generally considered religious in nature will not be allowed.
Program material that would advocate a particular religious belief will also
not be allowed to air on the government access channel. Religious
organizations or ideals may be mentioned as incidental information as part
of a program. This rule certainly should not preclude the appearance of a
clergy or individual representing a particular religion as part of a program
providing general information.
D. Obscenity and Defamation
Every effort will be made to assure that all programs cablecast on the
government access channel adheres to the rules of the Minnesota Cable
Communications Act and community standards relative to obscenity and
defamation.
E. Schedule and Program Priorities
The Sherburne Wright Cable Commission and staff shall determine
priorities for the production and cable casting of programs in accordance
with these guidelines and available resources. Responsibility for
planning, budgeting and operation shall be as designated by the
Sherburne Wright Cable Commission.