Bylaws Of The Corporation For Public Broadcasting In Clark
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Since 1968, CPB has been the steward of the federal government's investment in public broadcasting and the largest single source of funding for public radio, television, and related online and mobile services. CPB funding is the “public” foundation of our nation's public-private public media partnership.
Commercial radio stations are run for profit and funded by advertising.
Stations rely on generous donations from viewers like you, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants to cover the rest of their operating budget. Part of each station's operating budget is programming dues which it pays to PBS (and NPR) for National programming like PBS News Hour.
The Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 established the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a private, non-profit corporation managed by a nine-member board appointed by the President and approved by the Senate to funnel government support to public stations and producers nationwide.
CPB is a private nonprofit corporation that is fully funded by the federal government. Less than 5% is allocated to administrative costs – an exceptionally low overhead rate compared with other nonprofits.
Most of its member stations are owned by non-profit organizations, including public school districts, colleges, and universities. NPR operates independently of any government or corporation, and has full control of its content. NPR produces and distributes both news and cultural programming.
Topics to Include in Your Corporate Bylaws. Shareholders' Meetings. Corporate Officers: Positions, Duties, and Appointment. Board of Directors: Number, Term, and Elections. Board of Directors Meetings. Corporate Records and Reports. Shares and Stock Certificates.
Additionally, CPB, PBS, and NPR are independent of each other and of local public television and radio stations. CPB strives to support programs and services that inform, educate, and enrich the public.
CPB does not produce or distribute programs, nor does it own, control, oversee, or operate any broadcast stations or national distributors. PBS is a private, nonprofit media enterprise owned by its member public television stations.
A company that manages tv or radio stations.
