(A) Any inquiry, proceeding, investigation or other action to be taken or proposed to be taken by the county in regard to the operations of the company’s cable television system, including action in regard to a change in subscription rates, shall be taken only after 30-days public notice of the action or proposed action is published in a local daily or weekly newspaper having general circulation in the county, and a copy of the action or proposed action is served directly on the company, and the company has been given an opportunity to respond in writing and/or at a hearing as may be specified by the county, and members of the general public have been given an opportunity to respond or comment in writing on the action or proposed action.
(B) The public notice required by this section shall state clearly the action or proposed action to be taken, the time provided for response and the person or persons in authority to whom each response would be addressed, and any other procedures as may be specified by the county. If a hearing is to be held, the public notice shall give the date and time of the hearing and whether public participation need be obtained. The company shall be a necessary party to any hearing conducted in regard to its operations.
(Ord. 1997-5F, passed 5-19-97)