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PNB Motions

Below are PNB motions passed to create policy and procedure

Authorize FSRN negotiating group to work on RFPI

RFPI

That the PNB authorize the current FSRN working group to also work on the RFPI agreement negotiation in a similar manner.
10/04

Fundraising and Contract

RFPI

That the PNB authorize one day of fundraising on all 5 stations to raise revenue to fund Radio for Peace International's (RFPI) return to the air, in exchange for which we will contract with RFPI for RFPI to broadcast a Pacifica stream via shortwave radio. A contract with RFPI will be established before conducting the national day of fundraising.
10/04

National Coordinators for Policies on Race, Nationality & Oppression

Race and Nationality

That the national office shall organize a voluntary national day of fundraising to create the funding base for the implementation of the race and nationality policy no later than the end of the fiscal year, 2005, and that, where possible, funds for this purpose also be provided from the minority station designation entitlement from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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Coordination of Race and Nationality Policy

Race and Nationality

“The responsibilities of National Coordinator for Race and Nationality Policy Implementation will be assigned to a Human Resources Director, and the qualifications desired incorporated in the search for that person. Pacifica’s Human Resources Director will be trained and certified as an Anti-Oppression Workshop Trainer. The Human Resources Director will work closely with the Committee of Inclusion for implementation of related policies.”
1/05 Referred to the National Ad Hoc Committee of Inclusion and Finance Committee.

Financing of Race and Nationality Policy

Race and Nationality

That the National Office shall develop a comprehensive strategy to create a diverse funding base for the full implementation of the Race and Nationality Policy, including grants, large donors, targeted donors, special mailings, on-air fund-raising and other methods as appropriate, and will report its plan to the PNB for its review at the next regularly-scheduled PNB meeting. Further resolved, that wherever possible, funds for this purpose also shall be provided from the minority station’s designation entitlement from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. All fundraising efforts must be completed by September 30, 2005.
1/05

Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Training

Race and Nationality

That the Executive Director is instructed to immediately begin a search to implement a program for locally-generated training in anti-racism and anti-oppression at each station, that this program be coordinated with the signal area Committees of Inclusion, and with a wide range of other interested parties within the Foundation for advice and recommendations in this matter.
1/05

Race and Nationality Policy

Race and Nationality

PNB reaffirms the policy of the iPNB on Race and Nationality in September of 2003 in NYC and establish the Race and Nationality Committee as part of the the Committees of Inclusion (C.O.I.)
10/04

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HD Radio

Programming

The issue of implementation of HD radio goes before the Finance Committee and the Technology Committees to consider the questions and make recommendation to the board before this technology is implemented. This issue must be approved by the PNB before implementation.
4/05

International Spanish Language Newscast

Programming

That as per the mandate of the Pacifica Race and Nationality Policy, the Foundation shall establish a national/international newscast each weekday in the Spanish language to be based at KPFK in Los Angeles, with participation of producers at other Pacifica stations and affiliates, and stringers from throughout the United States, the occupied lands of Mexico, the Caribbean Basin, south to Tierra del Fuego, Chile. The program will premiere no later than January 1, 2006.

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New voices in Pacifica programming

Programming

Whereas, the mission of Pacifica requires it to "provide outlets for the creative skills and energies of the community,”

And whereas, a consistent stream of new, fresh voices and perspectives in Pacifica's broadcasting will maintain a vibrancy in programming, insure an ongoing connection to the variety of communities served by the station, and strengthen and extend Pacifica's service to the community,

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