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sections in it that require editing by the producer. In such cases, the Public Information Officer will <br />describe in writing the sections that need editing in order~to qualify for cablecasting. Editing or deletion <br />of sections may be necessary for technical quality among other conditions. The producer will then have <br />the option of making all specified changes, or withdrawing the program from consideration altogether. <br /> <br />ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS <br /> <br />Programs are subject to approval by the City Manager. Any disputes shall be resolved by the Public <br />Information Officer. If a resolution cannot be reached, the City Manager's decision shall be final. <br /> <br />Approved programming will be cablecast at a time and date specified by the Public Information Officer. <br />An estimated timeframe from program approval to cablecasting is based on current scheduling <br />requirements and channel workload. <br /> <br />Content shall be judged as to its interest to the majority of Martinsville residents or to its ability to meet <br />stated City goals. <br /> <br />Technical quality shall be equal to or better than the acceptable standards set by the cable television <br />industry. <br /> Vlq'~ <br />All programs must have been originally recorded on SVHS or.E~:.2P,~Ns~l?mavaats. Copies must be <br />provided in SVHS or ~ format. <br /> <br />Programming accepted for cablecast from other sources may be retained for repeat cablecasting at the <br />discretion of the Public Information Officer, and the producer agrees that the program will not be shown <br />over other Martinsville television channels for a period of ninety (90) days following the cablecast. <br /> <br />Commercial programming is prohibited. Commercial programs are defined as those having as the <br />primary purpose to promote commercial/profit-making services, products, trade or business or, <br />advertising material designed to promote the sale of commercial products or services. <br /> <br />Religious programming is prohibited. Religious programming includes those produced under the <br />auspices of a religious organization or institution, which focuses on subject matter of a religious or <br />sectarian nature. <br /> <br />Political programming is prohibited. Political programs are those that cover any campaign for any <br />political office. The Channel will not be made available to conduct political forums by any individual or <br />group, nor can it be used as a medium to help build support for a particular person or group. The Channel <br />will not undertake or sponsor any political programming. <br /> <br />Fund solicitation is prohibited. The Channel does not have a role in raising money for projects, <br />individuals or agencies. <br /> <br />Prevailing community standards of good taste will be adhered to at all times. Obscene, offensive, or <br />defamatory material is not permitted. <br /> <br /> <br />