OTV is a public television. It already exists in 40 countries of the world, from January 1, 2013, a decree on the formation of an OTV will come into force here in Russia. Briefly speaking about its essence, public television should rely on the most objective information.
Instructions
Step 1
The main point of public television is that it does not depend on and obey the state. However, in different countries, there are still forms of public control. Special national legislation should regulate the operation of public service television. For example, the British corporation BBC is governed by the Royal Charter. According to RIA Novosti, in Russia the composition of the OTV Council will be approved by the President of the Russian Federation. The OTV Council is the governing body of the new TV channel. By the end of June 2012, a list of candidates for councilors should be drawn up.
Step 2
Studies have been conducted, according to which about 30 percent of the respondents are positive about the fact that the head of state will appoint an editor-in-chief (general director). Most of them have a positive attitude towards the president and the ruling party. 24 percent of the respondents have the opposite opinion. OTV opponents are of the opinion that the leader appointed by the president is already dependent on him, so such television cannot be public. About eighty percent of Russians admitted that they were not ready to pay contributions for the maintenance of OTV.
Step 3
It is assumed that the Zvezda TV channel will become the platform for the new TV channel. The members of the council, according to the presidential decree, must be appointed for a period of five years, participate in the activities of the TV channel free of charge, elect the chairman of the council and deputies, and meet at least once every three months. Civil servants, members of the public chamber, deputies and senators of the State Duma cannot become members of the council.
Step 4
Today there is a network analogue of public television - SOTV. It has its own official website and management, acting in accordance with international acts: intended for the community, funded by the community, controlled by the community.
