(A) Non-discrimination required. The grantee shall not deny service, deny access, or otherwise discriminate against subscribers, channel users or general citizens on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or physical or mental handicaps, provided the subscriber shall pay all applicable fees for the service desired; and, provided further that nothing contained herein shall prohibit the grantee from granting senior citizens’ discounts to subscribers. The grantee shall comply at all time with all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to nondiscrimination which may hereinafter be incorporated and made a part of this chapter by reference.
(B) Fairness of accessibility. The entire system of the grantee shall be operated in a manner consistent with the principles of fairness and equal accessibility of its facilities, equipment, channels, studios, and other services to all citizens, businesses, public agencies, and other entities having a legitimate use for the network; and no one shall be arbitrarily excluded from its use; provided, however, that allocation of use of the facilities shall be made according to the rules or decisions of the grantee and any regulatory agencies affecting the same.
(C) Information accessibility. Each individual shall have the right to information concerning the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations formulated pursuant to it by the Board of Commissioners, agent or entity created hereunder or pursuant to this chapter by requesting the information from the Town Manager during normal business hours. The charge for copying shall approximate the cost of mechanical reproduction and shall not include a charge for labor.
(Ord. passed 10-13-1998)