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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
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DATE: JUNE 6, 2005
MEETING DATE: 6/6/05
ITEM NO. 4
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: DEBRA J. FIGONE, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE TOWN MANAGER TO APPOINT A DESIGNATED TOWN
REPRESENTATIVE TO NEW KCAT BOARD
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize Town Manager to appoint a designated Town representative to new KCAT Board.
BACKGROUND:
In January 2004, staffpresented concerns identified by the Town's access television consultant about
the existing KCAT Board as the majority of the KCAT Board members were appointed by the Town
Council. This type of Board structure, according to the Town's cable consultant, could legally
compromise the Town due to First Amendment claims with respect to Board decisions relative to
program content, and raise conflict of interest issues as it relates to the funding of KCAT.
DISCUSSION:
KCAT recently completed restructuring process, resulting in a community-based Board of seven
(7) voting members. The Board consists of four (4) "Appointed Directors," chosen by a KCAT
selection committee and three (3) "Designated Directors," comprised of one (1) Town representative
and a total of two (2) representatives from the School Districts.
The restructuring requires that the Town appoint a Designated Director to represent the Town at
KCAT Board meetings. It is recommended that the Council authorize the Town Manager to appoint
a Designated Director for the Town. It is anticipated that Jenny Haruyama, Administrative Analyst
for the Town Manager's Office will be appointed as the KCAT Designated Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact a6sqciated with the recommended appointment.
PREPARED BY: JEN*)I~A`lZc Ju 'AMA, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
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Reviewed by: <Assistant Town Manager 14-Town Attorney Clerk Administrator
Finance Community Development Revised: 6/1/05 9:57 am
Reformatted: 5/30/02