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5.
Specifically RTHK is charged with the following:
(1) - within the framework of approved sound
broadcasting policy to :
(2)
(a) provide a reasonable balance of mixed
output in the fields of information, education and entertainment;
(b) provide objective news and public affairs
programming on a year round basis;
(c) maintain and develop programmes designed
to encourage audience participation and community involvement;
(d) maintain and develop programming designed to foster in the community an interest in fine music and the arts.
within the framework of approved television policy to :
(a) maintain and improve the quality of
programmes;
(b) progress in Public Affairs output towards
the approved targets as far as practicable;
(c)
ensure that continuing emphasis is given to the production of programmes in Chinese;
(d) maintain the present scale of output of
programmes in Chinese specifically designed to support law and order;
(e) maintain and develop programmes to encourage
audience participation and community involvement; (f) produce programmes designed for minority groups, including programmes fostering interest in music and the arts; and
(g)
produce Educational Television programmes in accordance with the approved policies of the Education Department.
c.c. Registrar, Supreme Court
J.C.A. HAMMON D Director, Councils and Administration Branch