Appendix 1: Agreement template

Cover page

Part A

Definitions [definitions of terms used in PART A ― eg, “managing agency”]

Terms and conditions [statement that the broadcaster is required to comply with the terms and conditions in PART B]

Broadcasting codes of practice [statement that the broadcaster will comply with the pertinent BSA codes]

Implementation [statement that, as a minimum requirement, a broadcasting service must be provided within one calendar year of the commencement of the licence, transmitting a minimum of twelve hours’ programming for seven days per week]

Records [definition of the records to be kept by the broadcaster as evidence of compliance]

Annual report [statement that the broadcaster is required to provide an annual report and financial statement that supplies verifiable evidence of compliance with PARTS A and B, in the form set out in Appendix 3].

Compliance audit [statement that the managing agency may conduct a compliance audit of the broadcaster’s operations at any time without notice]

Complaints

• [statement that the broadcaster is to notify the managing agency of any complaint alleging breach of the terms and conditions in PARTS A and B, and to report within a specified time frame as to how the complaint was resolved]
• [statement of the process to be followed by the managing agency on receipt of a complaint against a broadcaster]

Enforcement [statement of the process to be followed in resolving breaches of the licence agreement]

Part B

Definitions [definitions of terms used in PART B ― eg, “live studio continuity”]

Licence type [eg, non-commercial, Māori, local commercial FM]

Tenure [period of tenure of the licence, conditions of tenure, conditions pertaining to renewal]

Policy statement [statement of the policy or policies governing the granting of the specific licence type]

Governance [who may own or control the broadcasting licence; disclosure of the names of trustees, directors and shareholders; disclosure of parties with a financial or controlling interest in the licence or broadcasting operation; conditions governing transfer of ownership, etc]

Revenue [statement of the types and amounts of revenue that are permitted under the agreement]

Content [statement of the types, duration and quality of classes of content that may be broadcast under the agreement, in the order:

• local content, where required
• language, where required
• national / New Zealand content, where required
• international content, where restricted
• news, weather and sport, where required
• music, where required]

Other conditions [statement of any additional conditions ― eg, hours of operation, annual Maori language plan]