Apts Action Inc

“APTS Action has three classes of membership: Founding member: The Association of Public Television Stations. Station members: An organization operating a noncommercial educational broadcast station. Station members are entitled to one vote on extraordinary matters as set in bylaws. Industry membership: An organization interested in promoting the interests of public broadcasting that is interested in the pursuit and objectives of APTS Action and is not a commercial educational broadcast station. Industry members do not have a vote.”

“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.”

“Directors are required to complete and update on an annual basis a form describing certain disclosures, including any current positions held, investments, previous employment, and any other information that is potentially relevant to compliance with the ethical conduct statement (APTS Action, Inc.'s conflict of interest policy). The Directors approve the ethical conduct statement, completed disclosures are reviewed and retained with the General Counsel. If a conflict is found, the Directors will decide if conduct or interests of the Director in question may be restricted. The Directors or a committee of the Directors will review and approve all such restrictions.”

“APTS Action, Inc. reimburses its related organization, Association of Public Television Stations (APTS), for allocated staff time. The process for determining compensation of APTS officer, key and other employees is listed below: 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.”

“APTS Action, Inc. makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and Forms 990 and 1024 available to the public upon request.”

“APTS Action, Inc.'s Board of Directors is responsible for oversight of the audit, including selection of the independent accountant. The process has not changed from prior years.”