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PART IV

TELEVISION AND ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING AUTHORITY (TELA)

INTRODUCTION

This plan sets out the steps to be taken by TELA officers when the Information Policy Committee (IPC) is activated by its Chairman.

RESPONSIBILITIES

2.

The

Commissioner

for Television and Entertainment Licensing (CTEL) will be responsible for monitoring the local TV and radio stations for the purposes of ensuring a balanced and accurate account of events, and preparing summary reports of media coverage.

3.

In the event that it proves necessary to broadcast material, CTEL and his staff will be responsible for examining and censoring it.

censor

4.

CTEL will be a member of the IPC and will advise that body on matters relating to the local TV and radio stations.

5.

TELA's responsibilities

outlined as follows :

can be specifically

(a) to monitor all television and sound broadcasting transmissions originating in Hong Kong and to report thereon to the IPC;

(b)

(c)

and

to maintain close contact with the licensed

television

sound broadcasting organisations in Hong Kong and to assist and advise them on the presentation

of programme material

during emergency conditions;

to examine and (if necessary, desirable and feasible) censor material prior to transmission;

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