Los Angeles Municipal Code Art. 2 Purpose and Regulatory Authority of Department

For purposes of this chapter, the term “Information Technology Systems” shall replace the term “telecommunications” and means all forms of data processing and computer systems and communications systems and networks for the transmission and receipt of voice, data, images and video communications, including but not limited to, writings, signs, signals, pictures, numbers and sounds of all kinds by aid of wire, cable, radio, television, satellite, microwave, light waves, fiber optics, coaxial cable or other like connection between points of origin and reception of such transmission, including all instrumentalities, networks, facilities, apparatus, and services, whether mobile or fixed, including the receipt, forwarding, and delivery of communication, incidental to such transmission.

SECTION HISTORY

Article and Section Added by Ord No. 170,600, Eff. 8-11-95.

The Department is established to provide for the planning, design, direction, coordination, management, implementation and operation of all telecommunications related matters and regulatory functions, all data processing and computer services and communications services formerly administered by the Department of Telecommunications, the Department of Information Services and the Communication Services Division of the Department of General Services consistent with the exceptions specified in Chapter 26, Article 1 of this Code, and not inconsistent with federal, state, and local laws, and rules, regulations, guidelines, agreements and policies established thereunder.

SECTION HISTORY

Added by Ord No. 170,600, Eff. 8-11-95.

The Department shall, on behalf of the City:

(a) Administer all Information Technology System franchising, refranchising and renewal matters, and provide analyses and
recommendations on all proposals related thereto;

(b) Cause all ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to cable television franchises and all other Information
Technology System franchises to be implemented.

SECTION HISTORY

Added by Ord No. 170,600, Eff. 8-11-95.

ARTICLE 3

CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT

Section

(a) The City Council, from time to time, upon recommendation from the appropriate council committee or the mayor, or upon its own initiative, may establish policies governing the activities of the Department.

(b) The Department shall be under the control and management of a General Manager who shall administer its affairs as its Chief Administrative Officer.

(c) The General Manager shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council. The General Manager shall be appointed or removed in accordance with the provisions of the Los Angeles City Charter.

SECTION HISTORY

Article and Section Added by Ord No. 170,600, Eff. 8-11-95.

Amended by: Subsec. (d) deleted, Ord No. 180,528, Eff. 3-22-09.