The Commission shall:
(a) Investigate present and emerging forms of technology, evaluate their usefulness to City government and the community and recommend appropriate action to Council.
(b) Develop a comprehensive technology plan that assists City officials and other public officials to evaluate, acquire and utilize existing and future technologies to improve public services and otherwise further community interests. Such plan shall include:
(1) The establishment of short-term and long-term needs and goals of City government and the community,
(2) The identification of the most appropriate technology to meet such needs and goals, and
(3) The recommendation of specific action steps to implement that technology plan.
(c) Review cable television service and make recommendations thereon to Council.
(d) Adopt and administer regulations with respect to basic cable service consistent with regulations adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (the “FCC”), review and investigate complaints of subscribers to cable television service and hold hearings thereon, and file complaints with the FCC on behalf of cable subscribers in accordance with regulations adopted by the FCC.
(e) Consider and advise Council upon request on technology issues within the Community’s jurisdiction.
(Ord. 66-96. Passed 11-12-96.)