Broadcasting Council (Norway)
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The Broadcasting Council (Kringkastingsrådet) is an advisory board to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).
The role of the Broadcasting Council is to discuss and comment on NRK's programming agenda for Norwegian radio
and television
, as well as to advise on administrative and financial matters. Cases and appeals can be referred to the Council either by the NRK director-general or by NRK viewers and listeners. The Broadcasting Council is also free to consider matters of their own choosing.
The Broadcasting Council meets eight to ten times annually and has 14 members. The Parliament of Norway appoints eight of the members, while the Council of State
appoints the other six. One of the eight members appointed by the parliament will be especially responsible for Sami-language
programming; this role is currently held by Steinar Pedersen
.
From 2006 to 2009, Kjellaug Nakkim
, who previously was deputy chair, served as chair of the Council. The current chair (2010-2013) is Helen Molvær.
The role of the Broadcasting Council is to discuss and comment on NRK's programming agenda for Norwegian radio
Radio in Norway
There are many radio stations in Norway. For a more comprehensive list see List of Norwegian language radio stations.-NRK:The NRK radio channels is the most prominent stations in Norway. NRK operates via FM, DAB and internet radio. The main channels are:...
and television
Television in Norway
Television in Norway was introduced in 1954. Nowadays, 40% of the population have cable TV, and 30% have satellite TV. Another 30% have terrestrial television only.- Analogue terrestrial television :...
, as well as to advise on administrative and financial matters. Cases and appeals can be referred to the Council either by the NRK director-general or by NRK viewers and listeners. The Broadcasting Council is also free to consider matters of their own choosing.
The Broadcasting Council meets eight to ten times annually and has 14 members. The Parliament of Norway appoints eight of the members, while the Council of State
Norwegian Council of State
The Norwegian Council of State consists, according to the constitution of the prime minister and at least seven other ministers, the majority of which must belong to the state church. The current number of ministers is 20.-External links:*...
appoints the other six. One of the eight members appointed by the parliament will be especially responsible for Sami-language
Northern Sami
Northern or North Sami is the most widely spoken of all Sami languages. The speaking area of Northern Sami covers the northern parts of Norway, Sweden and Finland...
programming; this role is currently held by Steinar Pedersen
Steinar Pedersen (politician)
Steinar Pedersen is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Finnmark during the term 1993–1997. During the first cabinet Stoltenberg, Pedersen was appointed State Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government...
.
From 2006 to 2009, Kjellaug Nakkim
Kjellaug Nakkim
Kjellaug Nakkim is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Østfold in 1989, and was re-elected on two occasions. She had previously served in the position of deputy representative during the term 1985–1989.Nakkim was a member of Moss...
, who previously was deputy chair, served as chair of the Council. The current chair (2010-2013) is Helen Molvær.