Rules & Operating Procedures
Rules & Operating Procedures
Itasca Community Television, Inc.
Adopted by the Board of Directors
June 13, 2006
Revised
April 10, 2007
June 12, 2007
April 14, 2009
218-327-5866 ictvinc@mchsi.com www.watchictv.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 5
Goals 5
Scope of Influence 5
Channel Designations
5
Governance 6
Staff 6
Funding 6
Supporters 7
Volunteers 7
Members 7-8
Programming 9
Submitted Programming
9-10
Community Bulletin Bd 10
ICTV
Programming 10-11
Political
Programming 11
Government
Programs 11-12
Air
Time 12-13
Publicity 13
Access to Equipment & Facilities 14
Access 14
Fees 15
Availability 15
Disciplinary
Action 15
Disputes 15
Editing
Station Protocols 15-16
Online Services 17
Video Production 18
Underwriting 19
Types
of Underwriting 19-20
Duplication Services 20
Glossary
21-22
Appendix 23
Bulletin Board Form 24
General Release Form
25
Submitted Production 26
Equipment Form 27
Statement of Compliance 28
Schedule of Fees 29-30
Membership Form 31
Introduction
Strengthening
Goals
To increase the number of
locally produced quality programs, provide trained staff for a growing market,
involve volunteers with leadership opportunities, and provide for the
dissemination of diversified opinions and accurate facts.
Scope of Influence
ICTV’s scope of influence is the
Itasca County Region. Subscribers on the
Mediacom Communications network and Paul Bunyan Telephone Cooperative network
receive some and/or all ICTV programming.
ICTV Communities include Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Township, Cohasset,
LaPrairie, Deer River, Dora Lake , Wirt, Inger, Nashwauk (1 channel) Keewatin
(1 channel), Harris Township, Calumet, Marble, Taconite and the Koochiching
County Community of Northome.
ICTV is a non-profit 501(c) 3
non-discriminatory corporation. It is
the policy of ICTV to encourage community members to utilize ICTV channels to
communicate and educate cable subscribers with accurate, non-biased, and
enriching programming. ICTV, as a
non-profit, cablecasting station, does not restrict access to any person,
business, governmental agency, organization, school, college or church in
accordance with this policy manual developed by the ICTV Board of Directors.
Channel designations
ICTV currently provides three
sets of cablecasts for two television cable operators. The operators are Mediacom Communications and
Paul Bunyan Telephone Cooperative. This cablecast authority is established
through an operating agreement with the Grand Rapids Area Cable Commission, a joint
powers board, enforcing franchise agreements of five governments with the cable
companies. Paul Bunyan Telephone Cooperative further offers ICTV programming to
several cities which receive cable through an open video system.
The channels on which ICTV
cablecasts are:
Public Access Channel 2 Mediacom,
Channel 32 Paul Bunyan
Information Central Channel 5 Mediacom, Channel 35 Paul Bunyan
Government Access Channel 7 Mediacom, Channel 37 Paul Bunyan
Governance
A board of directors oversees
this non-profit organization that is registered with the State of
Officers include the
president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary and past president.
Standing Committees
include: Finance, Marketing, Personnel,
Executive, and Programming. Other
committees are appointed by the board as necessary to fulfill ICTV’s mission.
Daily operations of ICTV are
assigned to the executive director.
Staff
The Board of Directors puts in place an executive director whose task it is to maintain sufficient staffing to cover the operations and fulfill the mission.
Funding
ICTV is funded by the Grand
Rapids Area Cable Commission, ICTV members, ICTV underwriters, service income,
grants and donations.
Supporters
Volunteers
Volunteers
play an important role in ICTV. Some of
the tasks they accomplish include:
Serving as:
Program hosts
Recording and editing programming to cablecast on
ICTV
Providing input on programming
Providing studio/office assistance
Promoting ICTV
Individuals
interested in volunteering may do so by contacting the ICTV office.
Members
Members add a level of
community ownership to ICTV. They keep the station in tune to the
activities of the community and share some of the ICTV resources. ICTV also keeps members up-to-date on the
latest developments at the station through “ICTV Innovations,” a quarterly
newsletter available in hard copy or email. Membership is divided into
categories described below. The membership fees are listed in our fee appendix.
Personal Support Categories
Stage Hands: This
entitles members to receive on-air recognition, seasonal newsletters, camera
training and equipment check-out, participation in our annual meeting and a
tour of the production studio.
On-Air Crew: Crew-level supporters receive on-air recognition, seasonal
newsletters, access to camera training and equipment check-out, access to an introduction
to editing, participation in our annual meeting, log-in for premier
video-on-demand, and tour of the ICTV production studio.
Video Benefactor: This entitles members to receive on-air recognition at
the benefactor level, seasonal newsletters, access to camera training and
equipment check-out, access to an introduction to editing, participation in our
annual meeting, log-in for premier video-on-demand, and a tour of the
production studios.
Business and
Organizations Support Categories
Cable Casting: Designed
for small businesses and non-profit membership, Cable Casters receive seasonal newsletters,
a personalized informational interview for broadcast (Know Your Community), on-air
recognition at the Cable Casting level, access to camera training and an
introduction to editing, options for additional program underwriting, log-in
for premier video-on-demand, a tour of the production studios and an invitation
to the annual meeting reception.
Access Patron: Large companies and non-profits are encouraged to
support ICTV at the patron level. Patrons receive seasonal newsletters, a
personalized informational interview for broadcast (Know Your Community), access
to camera training and an introduction to editing, a tour of the production
studios, program participation options, options for additional program
underwriting, log-in for premier video-on-demand, weekly news scrolls and an
invitation to the annual meeting reception.
KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY
This
program is available to members of ICTV at the Cable Cast Donor or Access
Patron level. Members have the
opportunity to come to the studio and be interviewed as a way of communicating
with the general viewing audience their position in the community, service to
the community, location and availability.
It is an informational interview, not promotional. ICTV asks that
members recording a KYC compile a list of questions that pertain to the
organization prior to the taping day. The
total number of individuals to be recorded is limited to three per membership. For the KYC program, ICTV will provide the
host for this interview.
Programming
Submitted programming
As a
public access station, ICTV accepts works to be cablecast to Mediacom and Paul
Bunyan area cable subscribers. The
following guidelines shall be used for materials submitted for airtime.
Air time
v ICTV accepts works from
individuals residing in the
v Works that may have a
regionwide or statewide impact may also be submitted, but airtime will be at
the discretion of the executive director and operations manager.
v There is no charge to cablecast
submitted materials.
v Text-only may be submitted for
the bulletin board (see separate policy)
v Scheduling of programs will be
at the discretion of staff.
v Programs determined obscene,
slanderous, or profane by community standards or by FCC guidelines will not be
aired.
v Programs should be submitted in
DVD format.
o
Programs may also be accepted in mini-dv or in MPEG 2 on a flash drive
if prearranged. Programs recorded using
other formats may be submitted, but individuals may be asked to leave their
cameras so that staff may download the material to an acceptable medium. Examples include 8 mm, or Hi 8 formats.
v Programs must have appropriate
leaders/identification and labeling.
v Individuals submitting
materials must leave contact information with ICTV in the event that there are
any problems with the material.
v Individuals submitting
materials for cablecasting on ICTV agree to indemnify and hold harmless Itasca
Community Television, Inc., its directors, officers and staff against any
claims arising out of the use of the program material to be cablecast or
including by not limited to claims in the nature of libel, slander, invasion of
privacy or publicity right, non-compliance with applicable laws and
unauthorized use of copyright material.
The individual submitting material is responsible for obtaining all
necessary clearances and arrangements with program owners and all necessary
ownership and royalty rights will be obtained including copyright and
performing right. The user will bear all
responsibility for all program content and any consequences or program
production and distribution on the access channel(s). A copy of the form is
attached.
v Programs with third-party
sponsors are not acceptable unless pre-approved by the executive director.
v Commercial material shall not
be accepted.
v ICTV can not accept
advertisement or promotional videos for profit entities.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
The ICTV bulletin board is to
inform the community of public activities such as meetings, craft shows,
performing arts etc. The bulletins play with background audio provided by 91.7 KAXE
on all three channels when ICTV programming is not schedule to run. Non-profit organizations may use this service
to inform viewers of activities or fundraisers, but individuals and businesses
may not use this service to advertise for personal or business gain.
Items to be submitted to the
community bulletin board may be delivered via fax, e-mail, mail, or in person. ICTV cannot take bulletin messages over the
phone. A bulletin board sample form is attached.
The item will be posted and
run for two weeks prior to the event and will air on Mediacom Channels 2, 5,
& 7 or Paul Bunyan channels 32, 35 & 37. There is no charge for this
service. ICTV maintains the right to edit material. ICTV may submit material for a community wide
online calendar with submitted material.
Event cancellations are also
taken due to adverse weather; however, ICTV cannot guarantee that run-time. Organizers should always use alternative
sources of information to make sure that cancellations are directed to those
most likely to attend your meetings.
ICTV Programming
ICTV produces
a large portion of programming either in the studio or within the viewing
communities. ICTV management makes decisions on what to record based on the
following guidelines:
- Government coverage will
be accomplished with the local governments as per arrangement with the
cable commission or the individual community.
- Programming arranged by
ICTV in the studio must have a direct link to our community:
- Is it of public
interest?
- Will the guests present an
understandable program of the issues?
- Will airing the program support
the mission of strengthening our communities?
- Is the entertainment or
artistic presentation representative of our area arts world?
- Does it support or
further education?
- Is it non-commercial?
- ICTV welcomes suggestions
for producing community events and activities and will accomplish as many
community programs as staffing allows.
- Programming produced by
ICTV is copyrighted by ICTV. Copies
may be made and sold by ICTV.
- Material produced through
ICTV may also be used all or in-part as part of news programs on
ICTV.
- Individuals recommending
regular programming or a series to be produced by ICTV shall create a
premise statement to submit to the Program Committee. Contact the
executive director for direction on this process.
Political
programming
ICTV
welcomes the open discussion of issues related to public office and will
support the presentation of these discussions.
ICTV
will host election forums for lead offices of a government (mayor,
commissioner, council member, board president) as possible.
At
minimum, each candidate for local, regional, state or federal office
representing a community in the ICTV viewing area will receive 5 minutes on-air
to discuss his or her position. These appearances will be arranged with the
Operations Manager and shall occur no later than the Friday, two weeks prior to
the election.
ICTV
retains the right to schedule, record and air forums and discussions, as
applicable on any issues of ballot.
These may or may not include incumbent officers or individuals seeking
office.
During
an election year, ICTV retains the right to report pertinent news on the local,
state or federal level with the involvement of individuals currently holding
office who may by up for re-election.
Government programming with entities
providing Direct Funding to ICTV
ICTV receives funding from
franchise fees collected from cable television providers as a fee for
professional service through the Grand Rapids Area Cable Commission, a joint
powers board. Current parties to the
joint powers board are: the Cities of Grand Rapids, Cohasset and LaPrairie and
the Townships of Grand Rapids, and Harris.
ICTV records and prepares for
cablecasting the regular meetings of these entities as outlined in an operating
agreement.
The
ICTV, at its discretion, may
also record and cablecast other governmental meetings that it deems would serve
to provide good information to the public and that fit within staff
scheduling.
Government programming for entities without direct
Funding to ICTV
ICTV cablecasts meetings of
several other governmental entities within the
1.
Join ICTV as a
member, train a volunteer or staff member to use ICTV equipment, and check out
the equipment to record the meeting/event.
2.
Record the event
using other equipment or videographers and provide a copy to ICTV, Inc.
3.
Hire ICTV staff
to record the event off the standard rate chart.
Examples
of how governments have accomplished airing on ICTV include: Nashwauk City
Council provides its proceedings on tape for ICTV. A citizen group, as a member
of ICTV, occasionally borrows equipment and tapes a township meeting for airing
on ICTV. The IRRR provides DVD copies of
its proceedings.
Cities
not covered by direct funding arrangements may show their appreciation to ICTV
in the form of underwriting its broadcasts and/or joining as members. Whether
or not an
ICTV may also air regional,
statewide or federal issues of significance via the government channel
Air
Time
Air
time will be assigned generally on a first-come, first-served basis by the
Operations Manager, yet subject to the following criteria.
·
Live programs or special events produced by ICTV will have precedence
over pre-recorded programs.
·
Locally produced programs will have precedence over programs produced
elsewhere.
·
Air time will be assigned to the appropriate channel based on content
of the program.
In
the event of disputes, the executive director will have the final determination
over any conflicting preferences in these guidelines or dispute not covered by
this manual. Remaining disputes may be
brought to the ICTV Board of Directors for resolution.
PUBLICITY
Individual
producers or hosts may compose publicity pieces about their production to send
to other media. Approval of the news
release, however, shall be cleared by the executive director. This is to ensure
the dissemination of accurate information about production times, content,
channels and potential underwriters.
ICTV
staff may also prepare and disseminate information about regular or special
programming on ICTV. A regular schedule
or programs appears on www.watchictv.org
and in the Sunday Herald-Review & Manney’s Shopper.
Access to equipment &
facilities
ACCESS
Only
current members may use access equipment.
In the event of a business or organization, a designee of the member
group may reserve and use the equipment or studio facilities. Access equipment and studio facilities are
intended for non-commercial and non-profit use and any programs produced by or
with access equipment may not be used for financial gain by an individual or
group. Access programs will result from
the use of any access equipment. Access equipment shall not be loaned for
personal projects.
Available
equipment includes:
- Mini-DV Cameras and
batteries
- Tripods
- Wireless Microphones
- Editing computer for
titling
Requests
to use access equipment or studio facilities shall be made at least one week
prior to the requested date. Individuals
may call, write or email their request.
Access users must be trained or demonstrate an adequate proficiency on
any ICTV access equipment before using the equipment. ICTV shall keep record of
member training on file (See separate section on editing station training.
Access
users will be responsible for and held liable for any loss or damage to access
equipment while it is checked out in their name. A parent or legal guardian must accept
responsibility and liability for any access equipment loss or damage caused by
a minor and may be required to sign a form accepting the responsibility. Access
user privileges may be suspended or terminated by the executive director if the
access user does not use and safeguard ICTV access equipment including setting
up, operating, taking down, transporting or protecting access equipment.
Camera
equipment and accessories will be checked out and returned on a timely basis in
good working condition. Editing
equipment will not leave the studio. Users
are subject to additional training or proof of editing skills before being
assigned editing equipment. See
addendum.
An
access user may not identify him or herself as an employee or agent of ICTV
unless he or she is acting in the capacity of an employee or agent at the
direction of the executive director.
FEES
There
shall be no charge for member use of
access equipment or editing equipment to produce access programs. Training for the editing station will require
a $25 fee for materials. Access users will be responsible for their own
expenditures including such items as travel, props, event admission charges
etc.
AVAILABILITY
Availability
of access equipment or ICTV studio facilities will generally be accorded on a
first-come, first-served basis, but shall also be subject to the following
criteria:
v ICTV staff and volunteers in
the course of scheduled ICTV business;
v Second to current members of
ICTV, Inc.
Access
users who may be requesting inordinate amounts of time, thereby infringing on others’
use of access equipment, may be limited in their use by the executive director.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
ICTV
reserves the right for the operations manager or executive director to refuse
services on a temporary or permanent basis or otherwise indicate suspensions of
users interfering with or jeopardizing ICTV’s operations. This shall include all policies and
procedures under which ICTV provides equipment, training, facilities, channel
time or other services.
ICTV
may request that any person leave the premises immediately and/or surrender any
ICTV equipment in their possession under any of the following situations:
- The individual appears to
be under the influence of drugs or alcohol or he/she consumes, sells or
dispenses illegal substances in ICTV studios or offices.
- The individual interferes
with the orderly conduct of ICTV staff, activities, facilities or
programs.
- The person is under other
user sanctions or disciplinary actions.
DISPUTES
Individuals may appeal decisions of the executive
director to the ICTV Board of Directors. A schedule of meeting days and times
will be provided when requested.
EDITING STATION PROTOCOLS
ICTV is equipped with a video editing station that is available to the community. The station includes the following hardware:
An editing computer,
Flat panel monitor,
Super VHS player/recorder,
DVD recorder,
MiniDV player/recorder,
Speakers and related software.
Use of this editing station requires the following:
Proof and/or demonstration on experience with Adobe Premier Pro editing software and practices.
Or
In-house training with ICTV staff on basic editing, titling of videos using Adobe Premier Pro software.
The Operations Manager shall determine the breadth of experience an individual has with the editing station. In-house training will be made available to all members. A $25 materials fee will be accessed to allow for copies of the training materials.
Training must be made in advance with the Operations Manager. Classes may be scheduled to accommodate small groups. Training may include successful completion of DVD-based training sessions.
Individuals who have been certified on the equipment may reserve time on the system in two-hour intervals during regular business hours. Extended hours may be available upon request when other ICTV staff members are present.
The station is independent of the internet for volunteers. Individuals wishing to use web-based materials (for which they have rights) are encouraged to bring copies of the materials on alternate media. No individual may download or store non-ICTV licensed software on the station, nor use it for activities other than producing public access programming.
When not in use by volunteers, ICTV may use the station for internal projects.
Online Services
ICTV
maintains a web site with several offerings to the public. It is located at www.watchictv.org. Its root site is www.watchictv.net. The following categories explain the web components
and their interactivity with ICTV’s online community. Online services are subject to change.
Members
have access to several parts. There is a
log-in available, too, for non-members which allows individuals to comment on blogs
etc.
Streaming
Video
ICTV
maintains a streaming video block. It
plays ICTV’s government channel
continuously.
Free Itasca Area
Governments
This
area is for all the government meetings for which ICTV has permission to
air. They are available here as
video-on-demand links.
Premium ICTV Videos
These
are ICTV productions that are available only to members who donated $60 or more
annually. Individuals who join on-line
receive immediate access. Current
members must contact the office for a log-in.
News Videos
Video
on demand of Weekly News in Review, Local Line and KOZY/KMFY news is available
free of charge.
Community Calendar
Links
to community based calendars.
Community hotlinks
ICTV
recognizes the work of its community in video production outside the ICTV realm
on the Hotlinks connection. These are
links to videos stored by other services such as YouTube©. These links typically are changed
weekly. ICTV welcomes suggestions for
Hotlinks at ictvinc@mchsi.com.
Aggregated content
ICTV
aggregates some community content including local and state news, the ICTV
bulletin board and information about public access television. ICTV also provides a block with pets
available for adoption. The recipe
module provides ICTV recipes from programs such as Hobbies Inc and past Food
Fun and Festivities shows. Community members
are welcome to submit a local recipe.
Other content
ICTV’s site also contains corporate information on the operations of ICTV. The Board of Directors list and contact information is listed. There is access to the Rules and Procedures. The site also features video production details like those in this document.
Video production
ICTV
offers video production services to members and the general public on a fee
basis. Funds raised through these
efforts help off-set the operations of ICTV.
All
charges for video services will be charged at market rates (See the Schedule of
Fees). Productions qualifying to air on ICTV shall receive a percentage reduction
in fees.
Clients
will be required to sign a video production agreement prior to work being done
by ICTV. The agreement will set forth an estimate of all charges and timelines
for completion. Charges will be billed
at actual time spent on the project. Clients shall be held responsible to
retain all permissions to materials/locations recorded and talent in their
production.
Generally,
a three-week advance notice prior to the beginning of the project is requested
to allow for proper staff scheduling to accomplish the production.
UNDERWRITING
ICTV underwriting
demonstrates support of the programming by allowing underwriting messages to be
aired during scheduled programming.
ICTV divides its underwriting
opportunities into three categories:
General Underwriting, Regularly Produced Programming; and Extraordinary
Programming. Each offers an opportunity
for information and name recognition for the sponsoring business or
agency.
ICTV uses the following
guidelines when establishing an underwriting message for programming:
- ICTV underwriting generally follows guidelines
established by the public broadcasting system, available online at http://www.pbs.org/producers/guidelines/onair_rule5.html
- All underwriting spots are 15 seconds in length
- Underwriters will receive a voice-over and video
clip that identifies the sponsoring business or agency. Logos or short static video clips may be
used.
- ICTV makes every effort to bundle no more than
four sponsor spots in one underwriting segment
- Each sponsor block shall be preceded with the
phrase: “Programming on Itasca
Community Television, ICTV, is brought to you by the following community
supporters”. In the event of a Regularly Produced or Extraordinary
Programming, the phrase may indicate the specific program name, i.e. “The
Tall Timbers Day Parade is brought to you by the following community
supporters”.
Contracts for underwriting
may be established through the executive director.
TYPES OF UNDERWRITING
GENERAL UNDERWRITING
This underwriting type is
intended to support the overall objectives of public access cable television
and the programming on ICTV. Sponsors
are recognized between regularly scheduled programming on all three ICTV
channels. General underwriting allows supporting businesses/agencies the
opportunity for a constant message and frequency with viewers on all three
stations.
REGULARLY PRODUCED PROGRAMMING
Underwriters, from time to
time, may wish to support regularly produced programming on ICTV. For current lists of regular programs,
contact the executive director. The Underwriter will receive:
- One 15-second sponsor spot at the beginning of
each original airing program.
- No charge will be made for subsequent re-runs of
the show. Maximum number of
underwriters per program shall be four per show. *
- Programs running one or more hours may have as
many as eight underwriters of which half will receive one, 15 second ad at
the beginning of the program and half at the end.
.
EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAMMING
As a supporter of the
Typically, such programming
requires extraordinary production time, staff time and equipment to produce the
shows. ICTV retains the right to
establish underwriting packages for these programs based on the production
needs and costs.
Sample opportunities include:
Bovey
Farmer’s Day Parade
Car
Show/Swap
Nashwauk
Independence Day
Tall
Timbers Day Parade and Festivities
Veteran’s
Day Programs
Goods
from the Woods
New
Year’s Eve Fireworks
GRHS
Graduation
ICC
Graduation
This list is continually
being updated to reflect the good works of ICTV in the community.
Duplication Services
ICTV provides VHS and DVD
duplication services for a fee. See the Schedule of Fees.
ICTV shall not duplicate
copyright materials for which a release is not obtained.
ICTV may discount duplication
services contracted as part of a video production agreement.
Requests for duplications may be made either in person, by
telephone or email. Payment is due upon
receipt. Clients with a record of non-payment may be requested to make payment
in advance.
GLOSSARy
ACCESS CHANNEL—a
non-commercial television channel authorized through member cities of the
Greater Grand Rapids Area Cable Commission and administered by ICTV or deemed
public access by the local cable operator.
Currently Mediacom Communications channels 2, 5, and 7 and Paul Bunyan
Telephone Cooperative channels 32, 35 and 37 carry ICTV programming to the
ACCESS EQUIPMENT—refers to any designated access audio or video equipment under the
care of ICTV for access purposes and includes camera equipment, editing
equipment and cable-casting equipment.
ACCESS PROGRAMMING—pre-recorded or live programs cablecast or to be cablecast on an
access channel. It also includes
programs provided via internet and satellite.
ACCESS USER—refers
to anyone who uses an access channel, access equipment or the ICTV studio.
AIR TIME—means
the actual time of day that is used or proposed to be used for cablecasting
access programming or community announcements on an access channel.
CAMERA EQUIPMENT—means the camera and associated equipment to be used in conjunction
with its operation, such as batteries, tapes, electrical connections, lights,
microphones, lens caps, eye guards, tripods, cases etc.
CURRENT MEMBER—any
individual, family, business, or organization that has paid the required
membership dues to ICTV. Membership must
be current. Lapsed members will not be
afforded membership benefits until their memberships have been reinstated.
EDITING EQUIPMENT—any computer equipment and software that is used to provide the
editing of audio or videotape.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR—the person designated and hired by the Board of Directors to
administer the daily management and administration of ICTV.
FRANCHISE FEE—a
fee paid to a municipality by a cable provider.
It is set for in a franchise agreement guaranteeing access and
conditions to the municipality.
POLITICAL CANDIDATE—any person who has announced his/her candidacy for public office in
any primary, general or special election for municipal, county, state, national
or school board office.
STUDIO—refers
to the cablecast studio facility at ICTV.
SUPPORTER—any
person or organization that has furnished ICTV with financial assistance,
in-kind support or volunteerism, i.e., current members, underwriters, units of
government, foundations,
educational districts, individuals, businesses, agencies, union, non-profit
organizations, clubs and associations.
UNDERWRITER—any
person, business, agency or organization that pays ICTV to be recognized as an
underwriter of a program or series of programs.
An underwriter does not have to be a current member to sponsor a
program.
VIDEO SERVICES—means
any function that is within the capability of ICTV to perform in the areas of
video production, editing, copying or cablecasting.
VOLUNTEER—means
any person who contributes their time on a regular basis to video productions
or other services on behalf of ICTV and at direction of the operations manager
or executive director.
APPENDIX
Bulletin Board Message Form
General Release Form
Submitted Production Form
Access Equipment Check-out Form
Schedule of Fees
Membership Form
BULLETIN BOARD
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Information supplied
by__________________________________
Date:
_________________Contact Number _______________
I understand that ICTV
retains the right to edit the above information and the information shall
generally run two weeks before the event.
Signature:_____________________________________________
general release form
I hereby grant permission to
create, copy, reproduce, exhibit, publish or distribute any likeness of myself,
my belongings, my children or my animals to be used for the purpose of creating
this video production.
General description of the
production ________________________________________________
Date recorded:
_______________________________________
Producer:____________________________________________
I understand that the above
uses may include, but are not limited to videotapes, films, sound recordings,
photographs, displays, brochures, Web sites, multi-media programs or any other
type of promotional medium existing now or in the future.
I further understand that by
granting this permission I am irrevocably giving up all rights and claims to
monetary compensation for any future uses of this material by the above persons
and organizations.
Name:
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Signature:
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Name of Minor Child (if
applicable)__________________________________________
Legal Relationship to Child
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Date:
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SUBMITTED PRODUCTION
I hereby attest that I, as a
resident/property owner in the Itasca County region or representative thereof, have
attained all permissions (including but not limited to talent, property or
copyright permissions) necessary to submit this video production to ICTV for
airing on the public, educational and or government access channels and hold
ICTV harmless for claims made against this submitted material.
I further attest that the
material contains no obscenity or profanity as defined by community standards
and FCC rulings.
Title:__________________________________________
Producer:_______________________________________
Date of production:
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Printed Name:
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Contact Telephone number:
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Signature:
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rules and regulations of the use of Access Equipment as set forth in the ICTV
Procedures Manual and the statement of compliance on the reverse of this form
and hereby assume responsibility for the equipment listed above.
Signed: ______________________________________________
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STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
I have read and
am familiar with the ICTV Rules and Procedures.
I am familiar
with the contents of the program to be taped and state that it will contain
none of the following:
- Lottery or lottery material
- Advertising material
- Obscene, indecent or profane
material
Arrangements and
clearances have been obtained for any material obtained from broadcast
stations, networks, sponsors, music licensing organizations, performers’
representatives and any other persons necessary to authorize transmission of
program material on this cable television system’s access channel.
I understand
that I assume full responsibility for any disputes arising from unauthorized
use of copyrighted material and agree to hold ICTV, Inc. and its employees
harmless in any such disputes.
I agree to pay
the costs of any repairs to Access video equipment made necessary by abuse,
theft, or careless handling while such equipment is in my possession.
I further
acknowledge and agree that ICTV, its agents and employees, whether jointly or
severally in its corporate of personal capacity, undertake no liability for
damages, direct consequential or any other kind, for their good faith acts or omissions taken
in connection with the administration of these operating rules.
False or
misleading statements made on this form are grounds for forfeiture of rights to
use Access Equipment and facilities.
Schedule of Fees
Last updated April 14, 2009
Membership
Individual
Categories
Stage
Hands: $ 36.50
On-Air
Crew: $ 60.00
Video
Benefactor: $120.00
Business and Organization
Categories
Cable
Casting: $150.00
Access
Patron: $250.00
Duplication Services
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VHS to DVD |
> 2 hours |
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$15 |
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VHS to DVD |
<2 hours; not more than 4 hours total per DVD |
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$20 |
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DVD to DVD (Straight Duplication) |
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2 to 10 |
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black and white
imprint |
11 to 20 |
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21 to 100 |
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volunteer that |
100 + |
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additional edit time |
500+ |
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1 to 50 |
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50 to 100 |
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production |
100+ |
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Mini-DV to DVD |
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Other Editing (titling, voiceover |
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$15 minimum |
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Production (for hire) Projects
Set
Up time
$ 50.00
per hour
Production
time
(One-camera
production) $ 75.00 per hour
(Two-camera
production) $100.00 per hour
(Three-camera
production) $125.00 per hour
Edit
time $ 75.00
per hour
Duplication: As arranged by quantity
Discount: 10 % to use hired project as an ICTV program
as applicable
Membership
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On-Air Crew $60.00 |
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Stage Hands $36.50 |
Business/Organization Membership Categories
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Cable Casting Donor $150.00 |
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Please return completed form in the
enclosed self-addressed envelope. A
stamp is required.
(Memberships/Gifts
are tax-deductible as allowed by law)
