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Mercer Radio Constitution
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Statement of Purpose
Mercer Radio exists for two chief purposes. This non-profit, non-commercial station's primary goal is to provide a wide variety of music programming to students of Mercer University, much of which not traditionally available on Macon radio. Mercer Radio will also serve as an on campus promoter of activities relating to music, including concerts, dances and other traditional celebrations of music.
Membership
Membership is open to all students and faculty of Mercer University. All persons wishing to join must fill out a DJ application at the beginning of each semester and/or summer term. These applications will then be reviewed by the Personnel Director. In order to qualify for a DJ position, each applicant must complete an orientation of the station, along with a period of DJ training. Once one has successfully completed training, s/he must sign a contract acknowledging the rules and regulations of the station. One does not have to be a DJ to be a member of Mercer Radio (i.e. engineers, technicians), but one must complete training to be on-air. Non-DJ members must also complete training for their position in Mercer Radio. The Mercer Radio General Manager and Personnel Director reserve the right to deny anyone the privilege to be a DJ. The station must follow FCC regulations, thus, if the General Manager or Personnel Director find that a DJ shows disregard for FCC legal policy, Mercer University, and/or Mercer Radio, s/he will be denied the privilege of being a DJ or a member of Mercer Radio.
Officers
The members of the Executive Staff operate as a cohesive unit to balance the duties of running the station. Officers post a set number of office hours each week, and are expected to spend sufficient time attending to all of his/her duties. Each officer is responsible for overseeing specific branches of the station's operation, and can assemble committees to assist in his/her work as well as appoint assistants to aid in their work.
The General Manager acts as the leader of the executive staff. S/he has the final say in matters of programming, spending and policy, based on the recommendations of the Executive Staff.
The Executive Staff meets at least biweekly to discuss station operations and pertinent issues at a set time established at the beginning of the academic period. Attendance by all of the officers is mandatory at these meetings. The Executive Staff may find it necessary to close a meeting due to the nature of the items to be discussed. All members of the Executive Staff must be present to have a vote. It may be necessary to postpone a vote until a proximate time when all members can be present.
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A. Selection of Officers
Each applicant for an officer position is entitled to a closed interview with the incumbent Executive Staff.
General Manager
The General Manager is selected early in the spring semester by the Media Board. A candidate will be recruited and selected by the current Media Board. Applicant interviews carried out by Mercer Radio are considered.
Executive Staff
The new General Manager has the power to select the Executive Staff for the coming year, based on the recommendations of the current Executive Staff. The Executive Staff will consist of, in addition to the General Manager, at least one Music Director, a Personnel Director, a Chief Engineer, a Treasurer, and a Promotional Director.
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B. Removal
General Manager
To Remove the General Manager, all rules of the Media Board guidelines will be followed.
Executive Staff
If any member of the Executive Staff is not attending to his/her duties or is failing to perform to the duties described in the position to the satisfaction of the Executive Staff, that person becomes subject to removal. To discipline an Executive Staff member, the General Manager may either issue a warning or demand the member's resignation if no improvement is shown. Without resignation, the General Manager has the right to dissociate the person in question, provided that there is cause.
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C. Means of Altering Constitution
Proposed alternatives to the constitution must be submitted at an Executive Staff meeting. If the changes are approved by a 2/3 majority vote of the Executive Staff, the alterations will go before the staff. The proposed alterations must have majority approval of the members present at a staff meeting in order to be added to the Mercer Radio Constitution.
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D. Descriptions of Staff Positions
(In order of succession for the temporary replacement for the General Manager for any reason)
Faculty Advisor
Oversee all station operations
Ensure compliance to the rules and guidelines of Mercer Radio and of the University
Regularly communicates with the Media Board and administration
Works closely with the General Manager
General Manager
Oversees all station operations
Conducts all meetings (Monthly Staff meetings and weekly Executive Staff meetings)
Appoints Executive Staff
Approves yearly expenses budget
Communicates regularly with administration, DJs, and community
Treasurer
Works with General Manager to manage station budget
Communicates with respective staff members regarding spending for events, publications, other expenses
Facilitate budget requests with Student Government Association and/or Board of Appropriations in conjunction with General Manager
Turn in reimbursements and payment requests in a timely fashion
Maintains records of spending for yearly (or more) audit
Music Director
Maintains contact with record companies and labels
Arranges interviews with artists
Maintains and updates concert calendar
Oversees new release reviews and DJ participation in the playing of new releases
Updates coming-to-town CD section in the air studio
Communicates with DJs regarding their shows and music education
Works with Promotional Director and other organizations to bring concerts to town
Finds new music for air time
May appoint Genre Directors to research new music and bands for specific genres
Promotional Director
Encourages Mercer Radio listenership; works to promote station
Organizes the printing and distribution of schedules, posters, flyers, and promotional items for Mercer Radio events
Works with Music Director to bring bands to campus and organize station events
Personnel Director
Reviews DJ applications
Organizes all broadcast scheduling
Maintains DJ staff lists
Oversees DJ operations
Enforces programming policy
Works with General Manager to resolve issues of probation and termination of staff members
Organizes DJ training sessions and programs
Organizes recruitment events for new DJs
Responsible for providing new DJs with door access and email lists
Business Director
Solicits companies and businesses that fall within the Advertising Guidelines to provide financial support for the station by sponsoring on-air programming and/or Mercer Radio events Works to raise money for the station throughout the year through fundraisers
Web Director
Maintains website and other auxiliary internet issues
Maintains web casting of live broadcast and any auxiliary web casts
Technical Director
Keeps equipment clean and in working order
Keeps staff informed on operation of station equipment
Acquires new audio equipment and repairs existing equipment as needed
Rectifies computer malfunctions and other problems
Public Affairs Director
Aids General Manager in dealing with the administration of Mercer University
Serve as an auxiliary public face of Mercer Radio at the request of the General Manager
Aids with the duties of Promotional Director, Business Director, and Treasurer
News Director
Oversees any sports broadcasts
Training of sports DJs with Personnel Director
Acquires up to date news information about Mercer University
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