Cupertino Municipal Code Ch. 2.74 Cupertino Technology, Information, and Communications Commission\

* Prior ordinance history: Ords. 1099, 1166, 1167, 1233, 1280, 1321, 1465 and 1697.

The Technology, Information, and Communications Commission ( formerly Telecommunications Commission of the City) is established and shall consist of five members, none of whom shall be officials or employees of the City, nor cohabit with, as defined by law, nor be related by blood or marriage to any member of the Commission, the City Manager or the staff person( s) assigned to this Commission. All members shall be City of Cupertino residents. Members of the Technology, Information, and Communications Commission shall be appointed by the City Council.

(Ord. 2010, 2007; Ord. 1995, (part), 2007; Ord. 1965, (part), 2005; Ord. 1722, (part), 1996; Ord. 1714, (part), 1996; Ord. 24-2267, Att. A (part), 2024)

A. Commissioners serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The term of office of the members of the Technology, Information, and Communications Commission shall be for four years and shall end on January 30th of the year their term is due to expire. No commissioner shall serve more than two consecutive terms except that a commissioner may serve more than two consecutive terms if he or she has been appointed to the Commission to fill an unexpired term of less than two years.

B. The appointment, reappointment and rules governing incumbent members of the Commission are governed by the Resolution of the Cupertino City Council which governs advisory bodies.

(Ord. 18-2180, § 6 (part), 2018; Ord. 1974, § 4 (part), 2006; Ord. 1965, (part), 2005; Ord. 1722, (part), 1996; Ord. 1714, (part), 1996)

Any member may be removed by a majority vote of the City Council. If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of a term vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the City Council and shall be for the unexpired portion of the term of office vacated.

(Ord. 1965, (part), 2005; Ord. 1714, (part), 1996)

A. The Technology, Information, and Communications Commission shall hold regular meetings at least once every three months and at the discretion of the Commission shall hold other meetings as may be necessary or expedient. A majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting the business of the Commission.

B. The Commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson, both of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission. The terms of office shall be for one year.

C. The City Manager shall appoint a staff member to attend Commission meetings and to provide liaison and support as needed. (Ord. 21-2234, Att. A (§ 4), 2021; Ord. 1965, (part), 2005; Ord. 1722, (part), 1996; Ord. 1714, (part), 1996)

The Commission shall keep an accurate record of its proceedings and transactions, and shall render such reports to the City Council as may be required. These records shall be filed with the City Clerk.

(Ord. 18-2180, § 6 (part), 2018; Ord. 1965, (part), 2005; Ord. 1722, (part), 1996; Ord. 1714, (part), 1996)

The Cupertino Technology, Information, and Communications Commission shall have the following duties, powers and responsibilities, and such others as the members shall be entrusted with by the City Council from time to time. The commission shall:

1. Advise the City Council and City Manager on all matters relating to technology, information, and communications within the City of Cupertino;

2. Serve as a liaison between the City, the public and the technology, information, and communications providers in enhancing information and education. Such activities include providing an opportunity for input to residents and disseminating noncommercial, educational materials about technology, information, and communications services;

3. Provide support for community access television, especially public and educational access, and give guidance when needed for development and implementation of access channels and programming;

4. Recommend ways to foster the City’s best use of technology, information, and communications infrastructure and services for the maximum benefit of the community; and

5. Provide education to the community on the responsible and safe use of technology, information, and communications infrastructure and services, including cybersecurity education and best practices.

(Ord. 1965, (part), 2005: Ord. 1722, (part), 1996; Ord. 1714, (part), 1996; Ord. 24-2267, Att. A (part), 2024)

The Technology, Information, and Communications Commission shall submit an annual budget to the City Council for its review and approval. All expenditures require the approval of the City Manager or his designee. Any grants for program production or other purposes require the approval of the City Council.

(Ord. 1965, (part), 2005; Ord. 1722, (part), 1996; Ord. 1714, (part), 1996)

Members of the Technology, Information, and Communications Commission shall serve without compensation. Commissioners may be reimbursed for necessary expenses reasonably incurred by them while acting in their official capacity subject to the approval of the City Manager.

(Ord. 21-2234, Att. A (§ 2, part), 2021)

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting or curtailing any of the powers of the City Council or City officers or the delegation to the Technology, Information, and Communications Commission of any authority or discretionary powers empowered by law on such Council or officers.

(Ord. 1965, (part), 2005; Ord. 1722, (part), 1996; Ord. 1714, (part), 1996)