Texas Educational Broadcasting Cooperative Inc

“Koop radio has five classes of members: 1)community organization, 2)business supporter, 3)volunteer, 4)individual supporter, and 5)honorary. Each member has the right to attend all meetings and activities of the corporation. Members shall be allowed to vote for members of the community council, members of the board of directors, and other matters as specified by the corporation.”

“The membership elects the board of directors to operate and manage the community station and its resources.”

“The bylaws are protected and changeable solely through the voting membership. The bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the current eligible members present and voting at a station-wide meeting.”

“The board of directors is provided a copy of the form 990 either at the board meeting directly before the form is submitted or through e-mail for review and approval.”

“Koops conflict of interest policy is included in the company code of conduct of the koop radio policy document, section 5. This section establishes the different circumstances when a conflict of interest may arise with any member of the organization. The board of directors and general manager conduct regular reviews, evaluate, assign independent investigations or use external advisors to define and take action if there are any conflicts of interest.”

“Koop conducts an annual review of all employee compensation, including the general manager. The process for the review includes a written evaluation that is completed by each employee and then reviewed and discussed with the general manager. The general manager then discusses any promotion, compensation increase, or employee issue with the board of directors during the budget planning meeting making decisions based on the financial situation of the organization.”