[Kzyxtalk] new GM and? executive director?

[Doug McKenty]

Thanks for the clarification. My source for the information was someone one the hiring committee, but memories can be faulty. 

I am not aware of any other "falsehoods" that I have circulated but am aware that occasionally my sources may be inaccurate. If there are any other areas where my sourced material differs from yours, I am always interested in comparing them, so that myself and the  community can get as close to a realistic interpretation of the truth as possible. In this way we all make better choices. 

I would like to thank Norman DeValle for setting up this listserve allowing the type of open and transparent communication necessary for this process, and hope someday to hear his voice back on the air at KZYX. 

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> On Jun 20, 2015, at 7:59 AM, David <uw at kzyx.org> wrote:
> 
> Doug.
> 
> Can we please once and for all dispense with the lie that John Coate
> "insisted that he be called Executive Director"?
> 
> The 2008 job posting, which has been sent around on this thread for all to
> see (including a post by one of the current board members) clearly stated
> that ED was what they were looking for.
> 
> Stop circulating another falsehood.
> 
> David
> 
> 
> 
> "KZYX&Z Community Public Radio in Philo, CA, is seeking a creative
> non-profit professional to become Executive Director/General Manager of
> Mendocino County Public Broadcasting. 
> 
> KZYX&Z is a full service station offering national programming from NPR,
> Pacifica, APM, and PRI, as well as diverse local programming produced by
> more than 120 volunteers. As KZYX&Z celebrates its 19th birthday, we are
> looking for an energetic, focused leader with fundraising and management
> skills to help us achieve a new level of service for our community, members,
> and volunteers with our upcoming digital conversion. 
> 
> The successful candidate is preferably one with a public broadcasting
> background and strong planning skills. The candidate will be able to
> demonstrate a track record of effective internal leadership; skill in
> building relationships with organizations and individuals; and a history of
> effective fund raising. The candidate must be an exceptional communicator,
> technologically literate, and capable of overseeing and ensuring proper
> compliance with the financial, legal and regulatory requirements of
> operating a public broadcasting station. The position requires an
> understanding of the difference between community and public radio as KZYX&Z
> is hybrid of both models. 
> 
> Find the full job description online in the careers section at
> http://kzyx.org. 
> 
> 
> Send resume, references, and cover letter by June 15th to: 
> 
> jobs at kzyx.org 
> 
> or
> 
> KZYX&Z 
> Attn: Search Committee 
> PO Box 1 
> Philo, CA 95466"
> 
> 
> 
> David Steffen
> KZYX Business Development
> (707) 895-2324 office
> (707) 322-9895 cell
> (707) 895-2451 fax
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kzyxtalk-bounces at lists.mcn.org [mailto:kzyxtalk-bounces at lists.mcn.org]
> On Behalf Of Doug McKenty
> Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 11:37 AM
> To: kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org
> Subject: Re: [Kzyxtalk] new GM and? executive director?
> 
> I believe the board is going to set up a hiring committee to oversee the
> process. They are required by law to publicly post the job opening as part
> of the process. 
> 
> John Coate, to the best of my knowledge, insisted that he be called
> Executive Director upon his hiring. He also insisted that he have total co
> tell over the programming. He had an interesting interpretation of the role
> of the board, basically relegating it to fundraising, while all station
> operations were the preview of management.  Any attempt by the board to set
> policy or effect programming was considered "micromanaging."  Let's hope
> they find a new anther with a more inclusive philosophy. 
> 
> I, for one, hope they drop the "Executive Director" title altogether. 
> 
> Doug
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 19, 2015, at 10:54 AM, Kelly Grimes <grimie at mcn.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Good morning,
>> What is the process for finding a person to replace Mr. Coate, the 
>> general manager?  Will that person automatically become the executive 
>> director of MCPB?  If the board of directors is responsible for 
>> overseeing the general manager, why is the general manager the head of 
>> the board?  This has always seemed a bit odd to me and now appears to be 
>> a good time to discuss the true title and scope of work for Mr. Coate's 
>> replacement.  Does anyone have any factual information?
>> Thanks,
>> Kelly
>> 
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