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JAN, 21. 2003 4: 10PM ELK RIVER CITY HALL NO. 94/ F. 5 Elk River Government Access ERtV "`"' Cable Television Your Local Cable Channel Channel Missio Statement The mission of the Elk River Govetnmen Access Cable Television Channel is to provide a communications link for Elk Rivet citize s that will enable them to better understand the operation and function of government an to become more actively involved in community life. P •ose The Elk River Cable Channel is dedicated o developing an awareness and understanding of the operations of municipal government, ommunity issues and events, and governmental programs. 0•jectives 1. To promote the education of River citizens concerning local government by cablecasting meetings consisting •f the City Council, Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Commission, Ho sing and Redevelopment Authority, Economic Development Authority and other •.oaxds as the City Council deems appropriate and beneficial to the citizens. 2. To provide live coverage of city eetings and replay of those meetings to allow citizens opportunities to familiariz• themselves with issues presented to the council, boards, commissions,and authoriti s. 3. To inform the citizens at large abo t programs and public services provided by City departments and City-sponsored a.encies and explain the opportunities for citizen participation in these programs and services. 4. To promote the education of the citizens by presenting educational and cultural. programs along with information o public health,safety,and welfare issues. 5. To continue developing awarene:s of the government channel through public relation efforts using local press,ci newsletter,city website,and cable television and to continue to grow and create ne programming and new styles of programming to increase viewership of the channel