Privileges

As stated in the CTV Producer Handbook . . .

General Statement. In order to ensure that CTV equipment and facilities remain in good working order and are used in such a manner as to fulfill Community Television of Knoxville's contractual obligations, CTV reserves the right to refuse access on a temporary or permanent basis or otherwise initiate disciplinary or legal actions against individuals or organizations that violate the Code of Conduct or otherwise interfere with or jeopardize CTV operations or violate these Operating Policies. The CTV General Manager and Board of Directors will determine the termination or length of any suspension based on circumstances surrounding and the severity of the incident(s) that resulted in the suspension. Services may also be suspended or prohibited to individuals for criminal activities off-site that may pose a danger to CTV or its operations. Suspension or termination of privileges may be appealed to the CTV Review Board as described in the Dispute Resolution and Appeals Process section below.

Code Of Conduct. Individuals and organizations who use the CTV facilities and channel must agree to abide by all CTV policies regarding the use of equipment and the channel for the production and presentation of their programming. In addition, they are expected to respect the rights and dignity of the staff and other individuals in the facility. Conduct that discriminates against or degrades any person will not be tolerated. A reasonable standard of courtesy and respect must be observed. CTV reserves the right to restrict any person from using CTV facilities for violation of this or other policies that result in the disruption of CTV activities and operations. Executive Producers are responsible for the actions of their crews. Violations of CTV policies by crew members may result in disciplinary action for the Executive Producer and the entire production crew. In addition to the Code of Conduct, individuals who use the CTV facilities and/or channel must agree to abide by the following rules. Specific violations are set forth in writing in order to provide notice to all who use CTV facilities. They are not designed to define violations in exhaustive terms. Individuals may be accountable to both civil/criminal authorities and CTV for acts which constitute violations of law on or off the premises. Individuals shall be subject to disciplinary action for violation of any provision of the CTV policies. Additionally, CTV Executive Producers are responsible for the actions of members of their crew and may be subject to disciplinary action for violations committed by crew members.

The following acts are prohibited:

  • False information: Intentionally providing false information to CTV for the purpose of obtaining services, access to channel time, or to avoid determination of facts in accordance with any CTV investigation or hearing.
  • False representation: Intentional misrepresentation by a producer as a CTV employee, representative, or agent.
  • Destroying or damaging property: Intentionally and/or recklessly destroying or damaging CTV property or the property of others on CTV premises or at CTV sponsored events or activities.
  • Illegal drugs: Use, possession or distribution of any controlled substance or illegal drug on CTV premises or at CTV sponsored events.
  • Weapons, firearms, explosives and dangerous chemicals: Use or possession of any weapon, explosives, dangerous chemicals, substances or instruments or other weapons, as defined by state law, which may be used to inflict bodily harm on another individual or damage upon CTV premises or CTV sponsored events is prohibited, except when being displayed or demonstrated in conjunction with a bona fide production, for which permission has been granted by the CTV General Manager.
  • Harassment/sexual harassment/physical harm: Threatening, intimidating, harassing (sexually or otherwise) or physically harming another person on CTV premises or at any CTV sponsored activity or event.
  • Disrupting CTV functions: Intentionally and/or recklessly interfering with the normal CTV operations or with CTV sponsored activities.
  • Smoking: Smoking is prohibited inside the CTV facilities.
  • Theft or conversion: Deprivation of another person's property including CTV property or services without that individual's or CTV's authorization.
  • Use of CTV name/logo: Unauthorized use of the CTV logo, name, indicia, mottoes, or symbols for any purpose without prior consent by the CTV General Manager.
  • Behavior: Engaging in lewd, indecent, erotic, or obscene behavior on CTV premises or at CTV sponsored activities.
  • Unlawful acts: Engaging in any unlawful act while on CTV premises.
  • Trespassing: Unauthorized entry into restricted areas.
  • Improper use of facilities/equipment: Using facilities or equipment for private, commercial, or any purpose other than production of programming for broadcast.
  • Violating Public Building Authority policies and or standards.
  • Dangerous behavior: Any behavior which endangers the safety of persons or property at the access center.

Disciplinary Actions. The following will result in immediate and permanent revocation of all member privileges:

  • Physical assault on CTV staff or other individuals.
  • Theft, vandalism, or willful damage of CTV facilities or equipment, or the property of other individuals while at CTV facilities or events.
  • Providing false information to CTV staff regarding residence, name, or other required information. Falsification of legal agreements required for use of the CTV facilities and channels.
  • Repeated abusive behavior.

    Violation of any other CTV policies may result in suspension or revocation of privileges.