America'S Public Television Stations

“There are two classes of members: 1) station members - an organization operating as a noncommercial educational broadcast television station may be eligible for station membership with voting rights. 2) associate members - an organization or individual that is interested in the pursuit and objectives of the association of public television stations and is not a noncommercial educational broadcast station may be eligible for associate membership, but is not given the right to vote.”

“There are up to 25 trustees, who may vote on matters affecting the organization and its governing body. The officers of the corporation shall be elected or appointed by the board of trustees. Station members elect certain members of the board.”

“Members approve some significant actions, such as certain amendments to the bylaws.”

“The board is provided a copy of the form 990 prior to filing through a secure internet portal or similar electronic means.”

“Trustees of apts are required to complete and update on an annual basis a form describing certain required disclosures, including any current positions held, investments, previous employment, and any other information potentially relevant to compliance with the apts ethical conduct statement (the entity's conflict of interest policy). The trustees approve the ethical conduct statement. Completed disclosures are reviewed and retained with general counsel. If a conflict is found, the trustees will decide if conduct or interests of the trustee in question may be restricted. The trustees or a committee of the trustees will review and approve all such restrictions.”

“An independent compensation firm is hired to perform a compensation survey of similar organizations to determine a range of salaries for each position within the organization. The compensation is typically targeted at the mid-point amount. When an employment contract is up for renewal, an independent compensation firm is hired to perform another compensation survey to set salaries for the next contract. The ceo compensation and contract is subject to board approval.”

“Apts makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, forms 990 and 1023 available to the public upon request.”

“Consulting & contractual services: program service expenses 253,127. Management and general expenses 99,173. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 352,300.”

“No change in process from prior year.”