WORT’s Committees oversee the operational work of the station. They are made up of staff, listener-sponsors and station volunteers. All Committee meetings are open to the public and meet at 118 S. Bedford St. unless otherwise noted on the WORT calendar.
Executive (P)
If appropriate and necessary, can act for the Board. Meets as needed.
Finance (P)
Ensures the Board understands WORT’s financial position; prepares the annual Budget and periodic financial reports for the Board; manages the annual auditing process. Meets 2nd Thursday of each month.
Personnel (P)
Develops personnel policies; implements procedures for the hiring and evaluating of employees. Meets as needed.
Community Advisory Board (P)
Stipulated by the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Communications Act; serves as liaison to the community at large. Meets a minimum of 6 meetings per year.
Bylaws (ST)
Drafts and proposes amendments to the Bylaws; develops and maintains a formal Policy Handbook. Meets as needed.
Diversity (AH)
Meets as needed.
EEO Policy Review (AH)
Meets as needed.
Elections (ST)
Drafts procedures for Board elections and for the certification of participating members; oversees the proper implementation of these procedures. Meets as needed.
Engineering (SP)
Meets 2nd Tuesday of Month.
Events (SP)
Meets monthly as announced. See calendar for next meeting of Events.
Facilities Planning (AH)
Meets as needed.
Fundraising (ST)
Develops long-range strategies to increase income; aids staff in research, development, or oversight of specific fundraising projects. Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Policies Review (AH)
Formed to update WORT’s policy documents to reflect changes made to the Bylaws as of 2009. Meets as needed.
Programming (SP)
Responsible for the content of WORT’s on-air service in order to fulfill the mission statement of WORT; researches, critiques, develops and implements ideas for potential programs; reviews, evaluates, and critiques current programming, and implementing necessary changes. Meets 1st Monday of the month.
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PR, Outreach and Marketing (PROM) (ST)
Develops strategies for increasing public awareness of, and improving public perception of WORT; advises staff on matters concerning promotion, publications, and community relations. Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month.
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Regulatory Compliance (ST)
Researches, prepares documentation related to all aspects of regulatory compliance. Meets as needed.
Sister Radio (AH)
Meets as needed.
The Committee types are:
(P) Permanent – The four Permanent committees are specified within WORT’s Bylaws.
(ST) Standing – Standing committees are specified within the Policy on Committees.
(SP) Special – Special committees are governed by their own charter, and are an exception to the normal committee guidelines.
(AH) Ad Hoc – Ad hoc committees are specified by the Board to accomplish a specific purpose and are automatically dissolved upon the accomplishment of that purpose.