(a) Award of franchise. The County may grant one or more cable franchises, and each franchise shall be awarded in accordance with and subject to the provisions of this article and applicable obligations of the County.
(b) Scope of franchise. A cable franchise:
(1) constitutes both a right and an obligation to provide cable service as required by the provisions of this article and the franchise agreement; and
(2) is a privilege to be held for the general public.
(c) Article not a contract. This article is not a contract between the County and a franchisee such that the County is prohibited from amending any of the provisions of this article.
(Bill No. 54-06)