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(c) Government Channels. The City uses two cable channels on Time Warner and Grande Communications to air City Council and Planning Commission meetings and to provide general information to the public. The City will consider expanding its programming as resources allow. (d) Newsletters and other media. The City will continue to produce newsletters and utilize other media opportunities, such as e- newsletters. (7) Additional Forms of Public Notice. Texas law requires public notice by placement of ads or notices in the local newspaper, posting on the website and posting at City Hall. State law encourages the City to consider additional forms of electronic notice. The City provides for citizens to register for specific notices through emails with departments and signing up for RSS feeds through the website. State and City law determine who must be given individual (usually through the mail) notice. The City will consider enhancements to provide broader individual notice to citizens in the City. (8) City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings. The City Council and staff have developed a number of communication outreach initiatives, which include making the language of public hearing notices more understandable to the public. Staff posts public hearing notices on the government channel and the City's website. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings are broadcast live and replayed the following week on the City's government channels. Live video - streaming of meetings is also available on the City's website as well as an archived list of meetings for the previous year which can be replayed on demand. Action minutes and presentations are posted to the City's website following a meeting. In addition, question and answers with the press and public are reflected in official City minutes. (9) Employee & Organizational Engagement. The City will encourage and provide training for employee engagement to implement open government practices, including more proficient customer service. (10) Predictability and Consistency. The City will ensure consistency and accuracy of information is provided and disseminated. (11) Feedback to Citizens. Feedback to residents on how their input affected a public decision is important. The City will provide feedback through various outlets, such as conveying results of citizen surveys or responding promptly to citizen questions and requests. (12) Campaign Finance. Campaign finance reports by elected City officials and candidates are filed with the City, posted online and accessible to the public.