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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 10Art. 4§ 8831 Public Broadcast Advisory Committees

§ 8831 Public Broadcast Advisory Committees

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§ 8831 Public Broadcast Advisory Committees

Key Takeaways

  • •Public radio and TV stations can pick someone to be on special committees.
  • •These committees help decide what shows and programs are needed in the state.
  • •They give advice on how to spend money to make better TV and radio programs.
  • •They also suggest ways to improve TV and radio stations and their equipment.

Example

A local public TV station wants to make a new show about science for kids.

The TV committee can look at what shows are missing in the state and suggest that the station get money to make this new science show. They can also advise on how to buy better cameras or equipment to make the show even cooler.

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§ 8831 Public Broadcast Advisory Committees

Each public radio station may appoint a representative to the radio committee, and each public television station may appoint a representative to the T.V. committee. The radio and T.V. committees shall advise the commission on the implementation of this chapter. In fulfilling this responsibility, the radio and T.V. committees may do all of, but shall not be limited to, the following: (a) Periodically prepare an assessment of statewide public broadcast programming needs. (b) Recommend appropriate actions by the commission pursuant to Section 8823 to meet the needs identified under subdivision (a). (c) Make recommendations on grants for production or contracts for acquisition of programming. (d) Make recommendations on the management and operation of interconnection systems. (e) Make recommendations on grants for improvement of station facilities and equipment. (f) Make recommendations on statewide support services, such as promotion, development, engineering, research, program information, and personnel recruitment. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1227.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 3507.7 Temporary Employee Definition
  • § 73758 Prisoner Transport Responsibilities
  • § 8820 Public Broadcasting Policy Development
  • § 8823 Public Broadcast Grants
  • § 8825 Public Broadcasting Research Grants

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 8831.
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