The North Suburban Communication Commission/North Suburban Access Corporation is a joint powers venture by the cities of Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, Roseville, St. Anthony and Shoreview.
The North Suburban Communications Commission (NSCC) is made up of representatives of each of the 10 member cities.
The NSCC:
- Administers and enforces the franchise agreement with the cable company and its successors;
- Stewards resources, including franchise fees from member cities, acquired by contract with the cable company or others;
- Provides a means of public access to cable television through its establishment and oversight of the NSAC;
- Informs member cities and the public of developing technology and issues related to cable communications.
The North Suburban Access Corporation (NSAC), commonly known as community access television, is a non-profit corporation governed by a board of directors representing each of the 10 member cities,
The NSAC:
- Promotes programming by and for the community;
- Manages the access channels and the access facilities;
- Encourages public use of cable communications.
