The Media Outlet has been independently certified according to the JTI Programme and CWA 17493:2019.

Certified by

Alliance for Audited Media – Northern America

Date of certification

24/07/2023

Contact details

1600 McConnor Parkway
60173 Schaumburg
United States of America

Media Outlet Colorado Public Radio Legal Entity Public Broadcasting of Colorado, Incorporated Date of first publication 22/06/2021 Date of Latest Change 17/07/2023

3. Public Service Media

3.1. Public Service Media Mission, Governance and Independence

The Media Outlet shall describe its public service mission and the legal instrument on which it is based. It shall describe its governance structure, including the role of all relevant governance bodies or organisations (for example, regulator, supervisory board, government/parliament role). It shall state how its financial income is generated and what proportion of its financial resources are totally or partially provided by public funds. It shall state if both external and internal governance measures guarantee its editorial independence.

Is the Media Outlet a Public Service Media?

Yes

What is the public service mission for which it is responsible?

To deliver meaningful news, music, and cultural experiences to everyone in Colorado using the power of the human voice in all its forms.

Is this governed by legislation?

Yes

What law or legal instrument specifies its role and responsibilities?

Federal Communications Commission

Provide a reference URL here.

https://www.cpr.org/about/fcc-public-files/

What are the stakeholders with which it has formal relations, and what is the nature of the relationship?

U.S. Government.

How is income generated?

Colorado Public Radio is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds through the donations from the people we serve. CPR receives 94% of its support from Coloradans (individuals, businesses and foundations).

What portion of income is public funds?

6 percent

Does the governance guarantee editorial independence?

Yes

State here in what way.

CPR Bylaws: No Programming Influence.
In fulfilling its responsibility as the governing body of the corporation, the board may, from time to time, consider general policies regarding the programming of the corporation; however, day-to-day decisions regarding specific programming on the corporation’s stations are the responsibility of the corporation staff. As such, no individual director of the corporation shall attempt to influence the selection or treatment of specific program content (including feature stories, newscasts, and music selections) to be broadcast by a corporation station, but may, upon the unsolicited request of a corporation staff member, provide information or otherwise respond to inquiries. All questions concerning the applicability or scope of this section shall be directed to the president or chair of the corporation.

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