[grc] Maintaining station control when groups produce a program?

[Danny]

Over the years of our colorful history, we've from time to time had groups
that programmed a show collectively. Most of that happened strictly over a
webcast, so it wasn't a big concern.

 

As we move to a legit LPFM signal that covers our broader community, we're
struggling with the correct written policies to keep programming and FCC
compliance control in the studio at all times. We've had collectively
produced shows in the past where we basically just made sure one or more of
them were always there that knew both FCC and station policies and enforced
same on our behalf. Does anyone out there have a nicely worded policy for
that? I'm thinking along the lines of requiring a "certified programmer" or
"producer" or "board engineer" or some such in the live studio at all times.


 

We're just trying to avoid a repeat of a situation last year where a
webcast-only show programmer handed off their weekly show to a complete
stranger without telling anyone. We eventually sorted it out, but obviously
need some clear written policy going forward so "guests" don't end up
running our studio by themselves without proper training or setting of
expectations.

 

Thanks!

Danny