Board Committees

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is authorized to exercise the powers of the Board in emergencies or, when the Board Chair deems it neither practical nor feasible to call a special meeting of the Board. The Committee may also handle matters that are highly sensitive or require a high degree of confidentiality. Actions taken by the Executive Committee must be reported to the Board at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.

Meeting Dates

  • Meeting dates will be at the discretion of Board Chair.
  • August 27, 2025 at 3:00pm*

*This meeting was closed pursuant to 47 U.S.C. sec 396(k)(4) to review certain matters relating to individual employees, proprietary information, or litigation, or certain matters requiring the confidential advice of counsel, commercial or financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis, or the purchase of property or services where the premature exposure of such purchase would compromise the business interests of Cascade Public Media.

 

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities by providing oversight of management regarding the integrity of the financial statements; and the engagement, independence and performance of the independent auditors, financial analysts and investment advisors.

Meeting Dates:

  • September 16, 2025 at 2:00pm*
  • November 13, 2025 at 10:30am*
  • March 4, 2026 at 10:30am*
  • June 4, 2026 at 10:30am*

 *Portions of these meetings may be closed pursuant to 47 U.S.C. sec 396(k)(4) to review certain matters relating to individual employees, proprietary information, or litigation, or certain matters requiring the confidential advice of counsel, commercial or financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis, or the purchase of property or services where the premature exposure of such purchase would compromise the business interests of Cascade Public Media.

 

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee assists the Board by providing oversight of management regarding compensation and benefits; talent development; and assessing the performance of the President/CEO.

Meeting Dates:

  • September 12, 2025 at 10:30am*
  • November 7, 2025 at 10:30am
  • February 13, 2026 at 10:30am
  • May 22, 2026 at 10:30am

*Portions of this meeting were closed pursuant to 47 U.S.C. sec 396(k)(4) to review certain matters relating to individual employees, proprietary information, or litigation, or certain matters requiring the confidential advice of counsel, commercial or financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis, or the purchase of property or services where the premature exposure of such purchase would compromise the business interests of Cascade Public Media.

 

Nominating & Governance Committee

The Nominating and Governance Committee assists the Board by recruiting and selecting candidates to be nominated to serve on the Board; recommending the slate of committee appointments and board officers; and reviewing overall board governance matters.

Meeting Dates:

  • October 22, 2025 at 9:30am*
  • December 3, 2025 at 11:00am*
  • March 11, 2026 at 11:00am *
  • June 3, 2026 at 11:00am *

*Portions of these meetings may be closed pursuant to 47 U.S.C. sec 396(k)(4) to review certain matters relating to individual employees, proprietary information, or litigation, or certain matters requiring the confidential advice of counsel, commercial or financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis, or the purchase of property or services where the premature exposure of such purchase would compromise the business interests of Cascade Public Media.

 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee assists the Board in the formation and implementation of the Board’s DEIB Plan.

Meeting Dates:

  • September 5, 2025 at 10:30am*
  • October 17, 2025 at 10:30am
  • February 27, 2026 at 10:30am
  • June 5, 2026 at 10:30am 

*Portions of this meeting were closed pursuant to 47 U.S.C. sec 396(k)(4) to review certain matters relating to individual employees, proprietary information, or litigation, or certain matters requiring the confidential advice of counsel, commercial or financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis, or the purchase of property or services where the premature exposure of such purchase would compromise the business interests of Cascade Public Media.

Note on Meetings

Meetings of the Board of Directors and Board Committees or portions of those meetings at which matters relating to individual employees, proprietary information, or litigation, or certain other matters requiring the confidential advice of counsel, commercial or financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis, or the purchase of property or services whenever the premature exposure of such purchase would compromise the business interests of Cascade PBS may be closed to the public pursuant to 47 U.S.C. sec 396(k)(4).

If such meetings or portions of those meetings are closed, the specific reason for closing a meeting or portion of a meeting will be made available on this website, within 10 days of the closed meeting or closed portion thereof.