The following shall apply for any intended procedures of the town affecting the franchisee's system:
A. Any inquiry, proceeding, investigation, or other action to be taken or proposed to be taken by the town in regard to the operations of the franchisee's cable television system, shall be taken only after thirty (30) days' written notice to the franchisee of such action or proposed action, and the franchisee has been given an opportunity to respond in writing and at any hearing which may be specified by the town.
B. The notice required by this section shall state clearly the action or proposed action to be taken, the time provided for response and the person in authority to whom such responses should be addressed, and such other procedures as may be specified by the town. If a hearing is to be held, the notice shall give the date and time of such hearing, whether public participation will be allowed and the procedures by which such participation may be obtained. The franchisee shall be a necessary party to any hearing conducted in regard to its operations; provided, that if the franchisee refuses to attend, the hearing may be conducted in its absence. (1976 Code § 5.45.120)