[Kzyxtalk] Programming Council; Updated Proposals

Mon Jan 12 15:34:10 PST 2015

Many people have pointed out that a Programming Council that is only advisory is not real change.  Thus the word "Advisory" is no longer in the proposals, instead replaced by language clarifying that final decisions re programming will be with the Council, not the Program Director, and that the Council itself will be open and responsive to the listening community.

Here is the latest version of the Proposals, including more on supporting programmers and engaging with community.  Comments are encouraged.

Summary ofCurrent Proposals for Change at MCPB/KZYX  “MCPBis a membership-based organization dedicated to serving the entire community ofMendocino County and contiguous counties. The primary purpose of MCPB is toengage in providing high-quality, independent, community and public radio andother media products and services.”- The Bylaws There are four areas of change that will help MCPB/KZYX fulfill its mission: Freedomof Expression:  No one will be disciplined for expressing their opinions onor off the air; restrictions concerning offensive language, endorsements duringcampaigns, and defamation of character will still apply.  There will be freedom of communicationbetween and among the programmers, staff, management, directors, members, andthe public. OpenGovernance: All policy decisions will be made by the Board of Directors. Directors will be given access to any and all information and documents. The duty of each director to oversee and evaluate the operations of theorganization will not be restricted.  Anymember will be allowed to inspect and copy any and all records of MCPB/KZYX,other than confidential personnel records.  Written notice of the annualMembership Meeting will be sent to all members with their ballot.  Memberswill be allowed to put a Bylaw amendment on the annual ballot if they obtainthe signatures of at least five percent (5%) of the membership on a petition insupport of the proposed amendment. DecentralizedPower: Final say on all personnel matters will be with the Board of Directors,not the General Manager.  Final say onprogramming decisions will be with a Programming Council, not the Program Director.  The Council will be formed as approved by the Board in 2009; its process will open and responsive to thelistening community.  The News Director/Departmentwill be independent of both the Program Director and the General Manager.  The budget will be reprioritized, withprogrammers provided adequate resources to maximize their creativity.  Syndication of shows will be promoted, andthe production rights of programmers will be guaranteed. Engagementwith Members/Public: The General Manager, Program Director, News Director, and StationEngineer will attend all Board meetings.  The Board and Staff will respondto questions and comments as time permits.  The audio/video file of anymeetings and/or outreach events will be posted on the website.  TheCommunity Advisory Board will be reconstituted so that it is independent andreflects the diversity of the listening community, with regular meetings thatare open to the public.  The Board andStaff will implement the recent CAB recommendation for having regular call-inshows as part of their commitment to engage with the members and the listeningpublic. All of these policy changes can bemade by the Board of Directors.  However, any of them could also besubmitted to the members for a vote as a bylaw amendment, which would bindfuture boards if adopted.
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Radio Friends, please do not call The PROGRAM COUNCIL "Advisory"! That is the problem with it now, if we had one, which we don't at this time!! If it is only ADVISORY, that means that Mary Aigner (and John Coate) have total control over it, and they are just faking everyone out, pretending that there really IS a "Program Council or Committee! If it is ADVISORY, it don't mean a thing!! (if it ain't got that swing!)Please. Get this one together, whatever you do. An "Advisory" anything, means that M. Aigner can boycott whatever she wants to! It is NOT democratic in any way!Yasmin

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> Subject: Re: [Kzyxtalk] Brief Summary of Boonville Meeting
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> Cc: Dennis OBrien <dennisobrien at sharejerusalem.com>
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> Second district is basically the city of Ukaih. Great to hear that more than a few people have re-emerged with a voting membership this year to support this cause. I only lost by a few dozen votes last year so every one of you counts!!!
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Jan 11, 2015, at 4:54 PM, Erif <Erif at saber.net> wrote:
> > 
> > What area does the 2nd District cover?  
> > 
> > I am simply delighted that something positive is finally being proposed for KZYX.  I stopped supporting the station years ago, as      I just couldn't see supporting the people running it, though I have great respect and liking for the programmers.  But this 31 December, I sent in my Simple Living donation, and am looking forward to being able to vote and participate in what may become a real Community Radio station.  
> > 
> > Thanks to all who want to make this possible.  
> > Erif.
> > 
> >> On 1/11/2015 4:30 PM, Dennis OBrien wrote:
> >> Notes were taken, but I do not know to what extent "minutes" will be posted.  Briefly:
> >> 
> >> Still looking for a candidate for Second District.  May run ad if one not found this week.
> >> 
> >> Received several requests for teleconference.  We will set one up.
> >> 
> >> We want to do our own mailer to membership.  Postage alone will cost $1200, plus cost of printing, envelopes.  Candidates can cover some, but we will be asking for support.
> >> 
> >> The Proposals for Change have been well received.  Reprinted below with one update, a clarification that the Programming Council will have an open process and be responsive to the listening public.
> >> 
> >> Future meetings, teleconference, etc. will be posted here.
> >> 
> >> Thanks for your interest and comments.
> >> 
> >> Denny
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Summary of Current Proposals for Change at MCPB/KZYX
> >>  
> >>  
> >> ?MCPB is a membership-based organization dedicated to serving the entire community of Mendocino County and contiguous counties. The primary purpose of MCPB is to engage in providing high-quality, independent, community and public radio and other media products and services.? - The Bylaws
> >>  
> >> There are four areas of change that will help MCPB/KZYX fulfill its mission:
> >>  
> >> Freedom of Expression:  No one will be disciplined for expressing their opinions on or off the air; restrictions concerning offensive language, endorsements during campaigns, and defamation of character will still apply.  There will be freedom of communication between and among the programmers, staff, management, directors, members, and the public.
> >>  
> >> Open Governance:  All policy decisions will be made by the Board of Directors.  Directors will be given access to any and all information and documents.  The duty of each director to oversee and evaluate the operations of the organization will not be restricted.  Any member will be allowed to inspect and copy any and all records of MCPB/KZYX, other than confidential personnel records.  Written notice of the annual            Membership Meeting will be sent to all members with their ballot.  Members will be allowed to put a Bylaw amendment on the annual ballot if they obtain the signatures of at least five percent (5%) of the membership on a petition in support of the proposed amendment.
> >>  
> >> Decentralized Power:  Final say on all personnel matters will be with the            Board of Directors, not the General Manager.  Final say on programming decisions will be with a Programming Council, not the Program Director.  The Council will be formed in accordance with the policy in place since 2009; its process will open and responsive to the listening community.  The News Director/Department will be independent of both the Program Director and the General Manager.  The budget will be reprioritized, with programmers provided adequate resources to maximize their creativity.
> >>  
> >> Engagement with Members/Public:  The General Manager, Program Director, News Director, and Station Engineer will attend all Board meetings.  The Board and Staff will respond to questions and comments as time permits.  The audio/video file of any meetings and/or outreach events will be posted on the website.  The Community Advisory Board will be reconstituted so that it is independent and reflects the diversity of the listening community, with regular meetings that are open to the public.
> >>  
> >> All of these policy changes can be made by the Board of Directors.  However, any of them could also be submitted to the members for a vote as a bylaw amendment, which would bind future boards if adopted.
> >> 
> >> 
> >> From: "sako4 at comcast.net" <sako4 at comcast.net>
> >> To: "OBrien, Dennis" <dennisobrien at sharejerusalem.com>; kzyxtalk <kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org> 
> >> Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2015 6:03 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [Kzyxtalk] KZYX Election Meeting in Boonville Tomorrow (Saturday)
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Minutes from the meeting?
> >> 
> >> 
> >> From: "Dennis OBrien" <dennisobrien at sharejerusalem.com>
> >> To: parentsforpeace at yahoogroups.com, "kzyxtalk" <kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org>, discussion at lists.mcn.org
> >> Sent: Friday, January 9, 2015 5:17:52 PM
> >> Subject: [Kzyxtalk] KZYX Election Meeting in Boonville Tomorrow (Saturday)
> >> 
> >> In response to increased enthusiasm for an earlier meeting, we will meet tomorrow, Saturday, at 4:00pm at Lauren's restaurant in Boonville.  There will be more meetings to follow.
> >> 
> >> Most future messages will be sent to the kzyxtalk list so as not to overload the others.  Those who are interested should join that list using the link below.  Those using facebook can go to KZYX Members for Change.
> >> 
> >> Thank you very much for your interest and support.
> >> 
> >> Denny
> >> 
> >> From: "Dennis OBrien DennisOBrien at ShareJerusalem.com [parentsforpeace]" <parentsforpeace at yahoogroups.com>
> >> To: "kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org" <kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org>; Parents for Peace <parentsforpeace at yahoogroups.com>; "discussion at lists.mcn.org" <discussion at lists.mcn.org> 
> >> 
> >> Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2015 1:51 PM
> >> Subject: [parentsforpeace] KZYX Election Meeting in Boonville?
> >> 
> >> 
> >> There is a general desire to have a face-to-face meeting of some kind in the near future to discuss issues and candidates for the next MCPB/KZYX board election. The power of the Programming Council to overrule the Program Director has already                                            leaped to the top of the discussion.  And, though a few people have expressed a willingness to be candidates, none have yet come forward from the Second District.
> >> 
> >> I am told that Lauren's restaurant in Boonville is a good place to meet.  We need a place that could accommodate five or a few dozen, as it's hard to know how many will attend.  And having food and drink together is always good.  I suggest Saturday, January 17, 1:00pm, as a good time.  Any weekday evening might                                            also work, the goal being to maximize participation.  We could also consider a second meeting in Ukiah the following week, especially if no candidate from that area has emerged by then.
> >> 
> >> I have copied below some proposed changes that I posted last month.  They are a starting point for discussion.  The general themes are open governance, freedom of expression, decentralization of power, and greater engagement with the members/public, all in the name of public community radio that serves the people, as called for in our bylaws.
> >> 
> >> The AVA applauds our efforts, but considers them "Quixotic."  But if the collective consciousness can communicate and focus its efforts, it will prevail.  A meeting seems to be an essential part of that.
> >> 
> >> Thanks to everyone for comments and involvement so far.  More and more this seems to be a noble effort.  Hope to see you soon.
> >> 
> >> Denny
> >> 
> >> 
> >> ?MCPB is a membership-based organization dedicated to serving the entire community of Mendocino County and contiguous counties. The primary purpose of MCPB is to engage in providing high-quality, independent, community and public radio and other media products and services.? - The Bylaws
> >> 
> >> Proposed Policy Changes for Mendocino County Public Broadcasting, aka KZYX&Z
> >>  
> >> Programming: A Program Advisory Council will be established, as required by the attached policy adopted by the Board of Directors in December 2008.  Programmers will be provided adequate resources and support, with the least possible restrictions on freedom of expression, in order to maximize their creative energies.  There will be freedom of communication between and among the Programmers, Staff, Management, Directors, Members, and the Public.
> >>  
> >> Personnel: Authority for hiring and firing will be returned to the Board of Directors, as it was until 2006.  The News Director will be a full-time position, independent of editorial control by Management.  Any disciplinary action can be appealed to the Board of Directors.  No one will be disciplined for expressing their opinion about the organization, though legal restrictions concerning offensive language and defamation of character will still apply.
> >>  
> >> Community Outreach: The General Manager, Program Director, News Director, and Station Engineer will attend all Board meetings.  The Board and Staff will respond to questions and comments as time permits.  The audio/video file of any meetings and/or outreach events will be posted on the website.  The Community Advisory Board will be reconstituted so that it is independent and reflects the diversity of the listening community, with regular meetings that are open to the Public.
> >>  
> >> Members: Allow any Member to inspect and copy any and all records of MCPB/KZYX, other than confidential personnel records.  Send written notice of the annual Membership Meeting to all Members with their ballot.  Allow Members to put a Bylaw amendment on the annual ballot if they obtain the signatures of at least five percent (5%) of the Membership on a petition in support of the proposed amendment.
> >>  
> >> Directors: All policy decisions will be made by the Board of Directors.  Directors will be given access to any and all information and documents.  The duty of each director to oversee and evaluate the operations of the organization will not be restricted.
> >>  
> >> All of these policy changes can be made by the Board of Directors.  However, any of them could also be submitted to the Members for a vote as a bylaw amendment, which would bind any future boards if adopted.
> >> 
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