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# These objectives shall be: | # These objectives shall be: | ||
## To provide coverage, where possible and desired, of major campus events; | ## To provide coverage, where possible and desired, of major campus events; | ||
## To provide resources and framework for members to make productions of their choosing, subject to approval by the | ## To provide resources and framework for members to make productions of their choosing, subject to approval by the Media Group as defined in the Policy; | ||
## To provide a method of broadcasting content, open to all productions and freely accessible to the public; | ## To provide a method of broadcasting content, open to all productions and freely accessible to the public; | ||
## To maintain links with the substantial network of YSTV alumni, and develop links with the television industry. | ## To maintain links with the substantial network of YSTV alumni, and develop links with the television industry. | ||
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# The Committee shall oversee health and safety, coordinate safety checks and PAT test electrical goods owned by the media group. | # The Committee shall oversee health and safety, coordinate safety checks and PAT test electrical goods owned by the media group. | ||
# Participant selection for society activities should be objective. | # Participant selection for society activities should be objective. | ||
# Socials (and the activities within) are opt-in only and shall have no bearing on any status within the | # Socials (and the activities within) are opt-in only and shall have no bearing on any status within the media group, and/or media group elections. | ||
# Drinking should not be the theme of the social and members should be able to take part in all activities whether drinking alcohol or not. | # Drinking should not be the theme of the social and members should be able to take part in all activities whether drinking alcohol or not. | ||
# Members of the Media Group will not apply what may be perceived as peer pressure upon individuals in any social situation. | # Members of the Media Group will not apply what may be perceived as peer pressure upon individuals in any social situation. | ||
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### To coordinate and support the other Officers in the Media Group; | ### To coordinate and support the other Officers in the Media Group; | ||
### To coordinate usage of the Media Group’s space, equipment and members with the Production Team to ensure fair distribution of time between producers and programmes; | ### To coordinate usage of the Media Group’s space, equipment and members with the Production Team to ensure fair distribution of time between producers and programmes; | ||
### To work closely with the Social Secretary to encourage friendship within the | ### To work closely with the Social Secretary to encourage friendship within the Media Group; | ||
### To ensure the upkeep of any rooms occupied by the | ### To ensure the upkeep of any rooms occupied by the Media Group and to maintain a pleasant working environment, liaising with University administration where necessary; | ||
### To ensure that all rooms used by the Media Group for meetings and OBs are left in an acceptable condition; | ### To ensure that all rooms used by the Media Group for meetings and OBs are left in an acceptable condition; | ||
### To maintain the Station’s smooth running by ensuring that it is tidy and organised; | ### To maintain the Station’s smooth running by ensuring that it is tidy and organised; | ||
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### To be the Team Leader for the Commercial Team; | ### To be the Team Leader for the Commercial Team; | ||
### To manage the Commercial Team’s budget; | ### To manage the Commercial Team’s budget; | ||
### To coordinate the raising of money for the | ### To coordinate the raising of money for the Media Group through advertising, sponsorship and other commercial activities; | ||
### To ensure that contracts entered into with commercial organisations are “watertight” and in the interests of the | ### To ensure that contracts entered into with commercial organisations are “watertight” and in the interests of the Media Group, whilst liaising with YUSU; | ||
### To ensure that all contracts entered into with advertisers and sponsors are met; | ### To ensure that all contracts entered into with advertisers and sponsors are met; | ||
### To coordinate the promotion of YSTV and its activities to students and the general public; | ### To coordinate the promotion of YSTV and its activities to students and the general public; | ||
### To be responsible for the acquisition of merchandise for the | ### To be responsible for the acquisition of merchandise for the Media Group, and actively seek the best quality and best value for the Media Group and its members; | ||
### To ensure that YSTV, both as a | ### To ensure that YSTV, both as a media group and as a television station, is well promoted within the student body and the general public; | ||
### To encourage new members and the student population to interact more with YSTV; | ### To encourage new members and the student population to interact more with YSTV; | ||
### To coordinate recruitment campaigns for new members; | ### To coordinate recruitment campaigns for new members; | ||
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### To be Team Leader for the Computing Team; | ### To be Team Leader for the Computing Team; | ||
### To manage the Computing Team budget; | ### To manage the Computing Team budget; | ||
### To be responsible for the operations and maintenance of all general purpose computing equipment owned by the | ### To be responsible for the operations and maintenance of all general purpose computing equipment owned by the Media Group; | ||
### To be responsible for the | ### To be responsible for the Media Group’s compliance with the regulations laid down by the University of York’s IT Services; | ||
### To advise the Society on purchases of computing equipment; | ### To advise the Society on purchases of computing equipment; | ||
### To keep adequate backups of data and software owned by the Society; | ### To keep adequate backups of data and software owned by the Society; | ||
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==Meetings== | ==Meetings== | ||
# | #Media Groups can hold committee meetings, general meetings, AGMs (Annual General Meetings) and EGMs (Extraordinary General Meetings). | ||
#All meetings are open and must be advertised to all members. | #All meetings are open and must be advertised to all members. | ||
#The Committee shall give at least 7 days’ notice of an AGM or an EGM and be advertised to the | #The Committee shall give at least 7 days’ notice of an AGM or an EGM and be advertised to the Media Group and the Student Activities Officer | ||
#The quorum at an AGM shall be 25% of the members of the Media Group or 10 members, whichever is the most. | #The quorum at an AGM shall be 25% of the members of the Media Group or 10 members, whichever is the most. | ||
#An EGM can be called by the President (Chair), any member of the committee upon written request or a majority vote by the station membership subject to quorum | #An EGM can be called by the President (Chair), any member of the committee upon written request or a majority vote by the station membership subject to quorum | ||
