§ 4.1-7. Services and programming.

(a)

Programming.

(1)

Broad programming categories. .....Cable operator shall use its best efforts to provide or enable the provision of at least the following broad categories of programming to the extent programming within these broad categories exist and is made available to the cable operator on terms and conditions acceptable to the cable operator, unless otherwise required by applicable law:

(A)

Educational programming;

(B)

News and information;

(C)

Sports;

(D)

General entertainment (including movies);

(E)

Children/family-oriented;

(F)

Arts; culture and performing arts;

(G)

Science/documentary;

(H)

Weather information;

(I)

National, state and local government affairs;

(J)

Local broadcast programming;

(K)

PEG success programming channels as provided in this ordinance.

(b)

Change, deletion or reduction of channels or programming categories.

(1)

Cable operator shall provide thirty days advance written notice of any change in channel assignment or in the video programming service provided over any such channel in accordance with the federal Cable Act.

(2)

Cable operator reserves the right to delete, add, or change the mix, level, or quality of programming services subject to applicable law.

(3)

Cable operator will make its best effort to maintain the mix of programming and number of channels available to subscribers throughout the term of this ordinance and to periodically upgrade, improve, and add programs and services to meet community needs. (Ord. No. 2011-22-C, 11-15-11.)