SECTIONS 8820-8828 - California Statutes

GOVERNMENT CODE

SECTION 8820-8828

8820. The commission shall develop and support a statewide policy
to encourage the orderly growth and development of public
broadcasting service responsive to the informational, cultural, and
educational needs of the people of California.

8821. The commission may make grants to public broadcasting
stations in order to aid in the improvement of their broadcast
operations, programming, and capital facilities and equipment.

8822. The commission may cause to be established, managed, and
operated systems of interconnection and other methods of statewide
distribution of public television and radio programs. At least two
audio and one video channel of such interconnection system shall be
reserved at all times for priority use by public broadcast stations.

8823. The commission may, taking into account the advice of the
radio committee or the T.V. committee, as appropriate, make grants
for the development, production, and acquisition of public broadcast
programming.

8824. The commission may apply for, receive, and distribute federal
funds, state funds, and other public or private funds from any
source for all or any purposes of this chapter.

8825. The commission may conduct, through grants or contracts,
research and demonstration activities in matters relating to public
broadcasting.

8826. The commission may enter into contracts, leases, and other
arrangements, and shall do all things necessary and proper to carry
out the provisions of this chapter, consistent with state and federal
law, and may promulgate rules and regulations relative thereto.

8827. The commission shall perform its duties under this chapter in
a manner that will assure the maximum freedom of the public
broadcasting stations and systems from interference with or control
of program content, scheduling, or other activities.

8828. The commission shall submit an annual report to the Governor
and the Legislature, on or before December 31 of each year, covering
the commission's activities, financial condition, and accomplishments
under this chapter for the preceding fiscal year ending June 30, as
well as such recommendations as the commission deems appropriate.