27.170 Cable Television Commission.

(1) Creation. The Mayor, subject to the approval of the Common Council, shall appoint members to a Commission to be known as the Cable Television Commission. The Mayor and a member of the Common Council shall be ex officio members of the Commission. The Commission shall consist of six additional members who shall serve for four-year terms.

(2) Duties. The duties and responsibilities of the Cable Television Commission shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) Advise the Council on matters pertaining to any franchisee’s compliance with the terms of its franchise agreement, this chapter and the need for any amendments to this chapter.

(b) Resolve disagreements among a franchisee, subscribers, and any public or private users of cable facilities, providing that any decision of the Cable Television Commission shall be appealable to the Common Council.

(c) Advise the Council on the regulation of rates in accordance with the terms of this chapter.

(d) Perform any other functions relating to the cable television system which the Common Council shall deem appropriate.

(3) Meetings. The Cable Television Commission shall meet at such times as it deems appropriate. All meetings shall be open to the public as required by the terms of Wis. Stat. Ch. 19. Minutes of all meetings shall be presented to the City Clerk for referral to the Common Council.

[Ord. 16-430 § 24, 2016; Ord. 13-180 § 14, 2013; Ord. 11-280 § 8, 2011. Prior code § 27.17]