Houston Media Source
410 Roberts Street
Houston, TX 77003
Contact: Fred Fichman
Phone: (713) 524-7700 Fax: (713) 524-7700
Email: Fredf@hmstv.org
Updated as of: 9/9/2010
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR CREATION AND OPERATION(City)
Houston City Council Resolution No. 85-76 . Bylaws approved by Ord. No. 86-1733.Bylaws amended on Nov. 22, 2000.
GENERAL POWER AND DUTIES
To coordinate all public cable access operations, other than those relating to municipal access in the City of Houston including: establish, manage and operate cable access facilities including means of production and delivery of programming to cable systems; hire and supervise staff; purchase materials and equipment; establish and administer rules, regulations, policies and operating procedures pertaining to the use and scheduling of access equipment and channels; provide free of charge, to individuals, institutions and organizations on a non-discriminatory first-come, first-serve basis, the necessary resources to produce programming for the access channels; provide cable subscribers with quality programming, reflecting the activities, concerns, and interest of the citizens of Houston in a manner that promotes free exchange of ideas and information; and to develop strategies for assuring full public participation in the development and ongoing uses of the public access channel in Houston.
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION
Fourth Wednesday of January, April, July, and October.
COMPOSITION
TOTAL: 19 members, 15 voting directors, 4 non voting directors serving ex officio
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Members may be nonresidents (Art. V, ยง 1 of the Bylaws).
2. Voting members cannot be affiliated with corporations holding a franchise or an affiliate.
3. At least 18 years of age
Voting Positions
Positions 1 through 8: Represent various community interest groups.
Positions 9 through 15: Represent various groups within the education community.
Non Voting Positions serving ex offico
Positions 16 & 17: Representing the City.
Positions 18 & 19: Representing the cable companies which have contributed to access development.
TERM: Two years (staggered). Positions 8 and 9 are alternating years.
CHAIRPERSON: Elected by board at the January meeting, one-year term. President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer.
QUORUM: The presence of a majority of the voting Directors shall constitute quorum.
COMPENSATION: Directors shall serve without compensation.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Entity is NOT included in the financial reporting for the City of Houston. Required to take an Ethics Course.
MEMBER LIST