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Community Advisory Board

The MCPB Board of Directors has formed a Community Advisory Board (CAB) for this station composed of independent station members who are neither station staff nor Board members. 

The role of the CAB shall be solely advisory in nature, except to the extent other responsibilities are delegated to the board by the governing body of the station. In no case shall the CAB have any authority to exercise any control over the daily management, daily programming, or operation of the station.

Mission Statement

The mission of the KZYX Community Advisory Board (CAB) is to represent the public interest by gathering community feedback, advising the Board of Directors on station programming, and recommending ways to better serve the educational and cultural needs of the entire Mendocino County community, including underserved communities who may benefit from the services the station provides.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Advisory Role: The CAB provides feedback and recommendations to the Board of Directors but does not hold governance or operational decision-making authority.

Public Engagement: CAB meetings are open to the public, and community participation is actively encouraged. Notices of upcoming meetings are posted on KZYX.org.

Community Input Management: The CAB monitors and archives communications sent to CAB@kzyx.org and responds in a timely, constructive manner.

Reporting: The CAB submits quarterly reports (or more frequent updates as
needed) summarizing community feedback and recommendations. These reports are presented at public Board of Directors meetings.

Commitment to Diverse Representation: To ensure the CAB reflects the full
breadth of the communities KZYX serves, recruitment actively prioritizes diversity across geography (coastal, inland, and rural regions), age, socio-economic background, and cultural/ethnic identity. The CAB conducts ongoing outreach via local community networks and on-air announcements to ensure
underrepresented perspectives are included.

Compliance with Station Resource Policies: The CAB operates as a self-
sufficient body in compliance with the MCPB Board-Staff Communication and
Resource Policy. CAB members shall not direct, assign tasks to, or make
demands of station employees. All routine logistics (event setup, minutes,
administrative tasks) are managed by CAB members. Non-routine requests for
station support or broadcast resources must be submitted to the General
Manager via the standard 14-day advance Resource Request Form.

Independence & Conflicts of Interest: Aside from KZYX membership, CAB
members shall have no financial dealings with KZYX, nor close associations with entities that hold financial dealings with the station. Members of the KZYX Board of Directors and paid station staff are ineligible to serve as voting members of the CAB.

Meeting & Governance Guidelines

Structure & Size: The CAB seeks to maintain nine (9) members. To ensure
broad community perspective, no more than two (2) members may be active
Volunteer Programmers.

Meetings: Held quarterly (at minimum) via Zoom or designated community
locations.

Minutes & Transparency on Website: The CAB maintains an updated
presence on the CAB page under the "About" section of KZYX.org including
approved meeting minutes and quarterly reports.

Promotions: The CAB coordinates formatted PSAs with the General Manager to inform listeners of CAB opportunities and contact channels.

The next CAB meeting is TBD.

To communicate with the members of the CAB write to cab@kzyx.org.

Current CAB Members:

  • Diann Simmons (Chair)
  • Jim Beatty (co-Chair)
  • Lia Holbrook
  • Judy Albert
  • John Arteaga

MEETING MINUTES/REPORTS:

CAB Survey Results

Archived CAB Info