Telecommunications Advisory Board

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Last Added: 4/3/2012 1:29 PM

Northampton Township

Northampton Township Complex
55 Township Road
Richboro, PA 18954

Phone: (215) 357-6800
Fax: (215) 357-1251

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Northampton Township Police
50 Township Road
Richboro, PA 18954

Emergency: 911
Need a Police Officer? (Non-Emergency): (215) 357-8700
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Members

Meeting Schedule

1st Monday (As Needed) - 7:00 PM

The Telecommunications Advisory Board shall consist of five members who shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Members shall serve three terms and serve without compensation.

The purpose of the Board shall be to:

  • Make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on applications for franchises and franchise renewals.
  • Advise the Board of Supervisors on matters, which might be grounds for revocation of franchise or imposition for noncompliance with franchise provisions.
  • Advise the Board of Supervisors with respect to cable rates, policies relating to the services provided to subscribers, and the operation and use of public and institutional cable channels.
  • Advise the Board of Supervisors on the operation of other systems and, where possible, the interconnection of systems.
  • Review any proposed telecommunication services.
  • At the request of the Board of Supervisors, conduct an evaluation of the cable system in consultation with cable operators, utilizing technical consultants if necessary.
  • Advise the Board of Supervisors on emerging telecommunications standards and new technologies to address new community needs and provide maximum service and reasonable cost via the promotion of competition.
  • Strive to improve service and address problems with local telephone, cable/wireless television and broadband/wireless Internet services.

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