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5.

Specifically RTHK is charged with the following:

(1) - within the framework of approved sound

broadcasting policy to :

(2)

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(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)

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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 programes 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. EAMHOND Director, Councils and Administration Branch