PURPOSE AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT

Los Angeles Administrative Code div. 22, ch. 26, art. 2

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Los Angeles Administrative Code § 22.641 Definition.

Sec. 22.641. Definition. For purposes of this chapter, the term “Information Technology Systems” shall replace the term “telecommunications” and means all forms of data processing and computer systems and communications systems and networks for the transmission and receipt of voice, data, images and video communications, including but not limited to, writings, signs, signals, pictures, numbers and sounds of all kinds by aid of wire, cable, radio, television, satellite, microwave, light waves, fiber optics, coaxial cable or other like connection between points of origin and reception of such transmission, including all instrumentalities, networks, facilities, apparatus, and services, whether mobile or fixed, including the receipt, forwarding, and delivery of communication, incidental to such transmission. SECTION HISTORY Article and Section Added by Ord No. 170,600, Eff. 8-11-95.

Los Angeles Administrative Code § 22.642 Purpose.

Sec. 22.642. Purpose. The Department is established to provide for the planning, design, direction, coordination, management, implementation and operation of all telecommunications related matters and regulatory functions, all data processing and computer services and communications services formerly administered by the Department of Telecommunications, the Department of Information Services and the Communication Services Division of the Department of General Services consistent with the exceptions specified in Chapter 26, Article 1 of this Code, and not inconsistent with federal, state, and local laws, and rules, regulations, guidelines, agreements and policies established thereunder. SECTION HISTORY Added by Ord No. 170,600, Eff. 8-11-95.

Los Angeles Administrative Code § 22.643 Responsibility to Provide Regulatory Services.

Sec. 22.643. Responsibility to Provide Regulatory Services. The Department shall, on behalf of the City: (a) Administer all Information Technology System franchising, refranchising and renewal matters, and provide analyses and recommendations on all proposals related thereto; (b) Cause all ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to cable television franchises and all other Information Technology System franchises to be implemented. SECTION HISTORY Added by Ord No. 170,600, Eff. 8-11-95.

Source: City of Los Angeles, Charter and Codes (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/los_angeles/latest/laac/0-0-0-53108Fetched: 10/24/2026