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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: VILLAGE MANAGER TERRANCE L. BURGHARD
FROM: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAGE MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 6, 1984
SUBJECT: CABLE TV COORDINATOR
As the cable television system nears completion in. the
Village, the emphasis of staff, activity has shifted away
from regulation.and towards pogramming of the municipal
channel and promotion of community access programming.
Although the Village has several individuals on staff with
demonstrated ability in cable production, there remains a
need for a staff position responsible for the development of
duality municipal programming and the coordination of
institutional uses of the cable system. Although the.
Manager's office has taken a lead in this area in the past,
it may be time to turn these responsibilities over to an
individual with a background in the technical as well as
regulatory issues affecting cable tv.
Several area communities, including Evanston and Downers
Grove, have such a position on staff. These "Cable Coordina-
tors" are typically trained to handle all regulatory issues
as well as the technical aspects of local programming,
development of institutional networks, and the general
promotion of public use of cable tv. Other responsibilities
may include the setting up of training courses for Village
residents, development of a municipal tape library, and
coordination of the municipality's internal training programs
via cable. Day-to-day activities may include the handling
of citizen complaints, and this individual may serve as
staff to a local cable commission.
I would recommend at this time that the Village consider
hiring a Cable Coordinator, the salary of which will come
directly from Cable TV Franchise revenues.
JOHN M. BOWMAN
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