Independent Broadcasting Commission
| Independent Broadcasting Commission | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Crown statutory agency |
| Founded | 1 January 1969 |
| Dissolved | 31 December 1996 |
| Superseding agency | |
| Employees | ~630 (peak) |
| Annual budget | £50 million |
The Independent Broadcasting Commission (IBC) was a statutory authority responsible for regulating the Independent Television Network (ITN), New Ingrea's sole commercial television broadcaster. Operating from 1968 until its dissolution in 1996, the IBC oversaw the planning, construction, and operation of the transmission infrastructure used by ITN, and determined the boundaries of each regional franchise. It was also charged with awarding and reviewing the licences of the commercial broadcasters that formed the network.
The Commission was established under the Television Broadcasting Act 1967[1] and commenced operations on 1 January 1968. Its inaugural leadership consisted of Sir Robert Ashton as chairman and John Marshall as director-general.
History
Franchise rounds
Leadership
References and notes
- ↑ Television Broadcasting Act (Public Act No. 76 of 1967).