Bylaws

Cable 8 Productions
Founded 1986

The purpose of the Cable 8 Productions bylaws is to: implement the Cable 8 Productions constitution;
specify the policies and operating procedures of Cable 8 Productions, otherwise enumerated in the Cable
8 Productions constitution; specify the powers, functions, duties and responsibilities of all Cable 8
Productions officials not otherwise enumerated in the Cable 8 Productions constitutions; and serve as the
organization manual for Cable 8 Productions.

Article I: System of bylaws

Section 1.01: Authority
Section 1.02: Compliance
Section 1.03: Form
Section 1.04: Amendments
Section 1.05: Parliamentary rules and procedures
Section 1.06: Meeting voting procedures
Article II: The executive branch
Section 2.01: Positions
Section 2.02: Executive board members expectations
Section 2.03: Duties, responsibilities and job descriptions
Article III: Staff
Section 3.01 Positions
Section 3.02: Staff member expectations
Section 3.03: Duties, responsibilities and job descriptions
Article IV: Election codes
Section 4.01: Election committee
Section 4.02: Election procedures for election of the president
& general manager
Section 4.03: Election committee powers and duties
Article V: Vacancy
Section 5.01: Executive board member vacancy
Section 5.02: Staff member vacancy
Article VI: Hiring procedures
Section 6.01: Staff positions
Article VII: Dismissal
Section 7.01: Staff and general members
Article VIII: Payment and stipend
Section 8.01: Executive board
Section 8.02: Staff members
Section 8.03: Sales commission
Article IX: Financial
Section 9.01: Funding
Section 9.02: Sales policy
Article X: Ownership
Section 10.01: Show ownership
Article XI: Studio, office and equipment usage
Section 11.01: Studio
Section 11.02: Equipment
Section 11.03: Office use
Section 11.04: Edit suits
Article XII: Records and files
Section 12.01: Terms of files
Article XIII: Code of conduct
Section 13.01: Conduct
Section 13.02: Meeting etiquette
Section 13.03: Quality
Article XVI: Breach of bylaws/constitution
Section 14.01: Consequences
Article I. System of bylaws
Section I.1 Authority
(a) No part of these bylaws may supersede any part of the Cable 8
Productions constitution.

(b) If any part of these bylaws is found to be in conflict with the

Cable 8 Productions constitution, it shall be amended in such a
fashion that it is no longer in conflict with the constitution.

Section I.2 Compliance

(a) All members of Cable 8 Productions, serving in any capacity,
must comply with the bylaws, unless such compliance is in
direct conflict with the Cable 8 Productions Constitution, the
rules and regulations of Washington State University (WSU) or
the laws of the city, county, state or federal government.

(b) Willful and/or deliberate disregard of these bylaws shall be

grounds for removal from office through dismissal.
(a) At the end of each academic year the constitution and bylaws
will be reviewed for errors, and changes by the exiting staff.

Section I.3 Form

(a) The Cable 8 Productions shall be divided into articles dealing
with related and similar subjects. Each articles, in turn,
divided into sections

(b) Each chapter may be subdivided by means of use of capital

letters in alphabetical order or Arabic or Roman numerals, in
numerical order.

Section I.4 Amendments

(a) The Cable 8 Productions bylaws may be amended by a two-
thirds vote of the Steering Committee of Cable 8 Productions.

(b) The Cable 8 Productions staff shall have the authority to enact
the Cable 8 Productions bylaws.

Section I.5 Parliamentary rules and procedures

(a) The most recent published edition of Robert’s Rules of Order
shall govern the proceedings of the meetings of the, steering
committee, unless in conflict with any of the rules of procedure
specifically set forth in the Cable 8 Productions constitution
and/or bylaws.

(b) Meeting Debate: Staff shall be allowed free debate. Once

recognized by the Presiding Chair, there shall be no time limits
imposed on staff. Staff shall keep debate germane and
decorous. Staff shall be allowed to yield to the end of their
time to those who are normally unable to gain the floor.

(c) Calling the Question: Calling the question shall be acted upon
as a request to the Presiding Chair. The Presiding Chair shall
ask if there are objections to end debate. If any objections are
made, debate shall be open immediately.

(d) Friendly Amendments: A staff member may ask the sponsor of

the bill and/or resolution to “friendly amend” the legislation.
If any staff member objects to the friendly amendment, it will
not be allowed and standard procedures for amendments are
required.

(e) Steering Committee resolutions are binding from year to year.

Section I.6 Meeting Voting Procedures

 (a) All votes on bills, resolutions and confirmations shall be by a
voice vote, unless a motion shall be made and passed for a
unanimous ballot. Election voting shall follow the rules
outlined in the election code of the bylaws.

(b) Proxy voting by absent staff shall not be allowed

(c) Any active student member shall be prohibited from casting a

vote on any associated financial matter in which they have a
direct conflict of interest.

Article II. The Executive Branch

Section II.1 Positions
(a) The Cable 8 executives shall be comprised of the following
positions:

(i) President and general manager

(ii) Chief financial officer and personnel manager

(iii) Vice-president of television

(iv) Vice-president of marketing and alumni affairs

(v) Vice-president of special projects

Section II.2 Executive Board Members Expectations

(a) All executives will serve as liaisons for the community of Cable
8 Productions. Each executive is responsible for
communicating with members of the community and
adviser(s). Executives must know the contact information of
each officer in order to have effective communication. Each
executive is to be responsible for his/her actions and duties as
a board member.

(b) The executive board shall meet weekly with adviser(s).

(c) To hold an executive board position, he/she must be a current

undergraduate student at WSU – Pullman. He/she must be
enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits, unless the executive board
and adviser(s) approve otherwise, and in good academic
standing with the University (minimum GPA of 2.0)
(d) It is expected that executives have advanced verbal and
written communication skills, knowledge and understanding of
the mission and goals of a student television broadcasting g
and Cable 8 Productions. He/she is responsible for
understanding Cable 8 Productions constitution and WSU
resources, regulations and standards. Executives must be able
to foster a cooperative work environment and possess strong
interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work
effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse
community.

(e) Executives must have the ability to supervise and train student
members, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling
work assignments.
(f) Executives must comply with Cable 8 Productions policies and
procedures as outlined in the constitution and bylaws. In
addition, executives must comply with WSU business
procedures, as outlined in the business policies and
procedures manual, WSU policy on diversity and
discrimination.

(g) Executives must work enough hours to meet the needs of the
position over the course of the year.

(h) Executives will hold their position for one year (May to May),
at which point he/she can reapply, if inclined. After being
selected, executives will shadow the current position, until the
end of his/her term in May.

(b) An executive, as determined by the adviser(s) and steering

committee shall select an executive to take over the duties of
the president in his/her absence at the beginning of each term.

Section II.3 Duties, Responsibilities and Job

Descriptions
(a) President and General Manager

(i) Under general direction, the President serves as the chief

executive officer of the student television station, Cable 8
Productions and associated activities including station
operations and program development. Provides leadership
and direction in the areas of strategic development and
funding programs and activities, and compliance with all
rules and regulations governing WSU registered student
organizations (RSO).
 (ii) The President must represent Cable 8 Productions at
community and business meeting and present information to
University committees on behalf of Cable 8 Productions.

(iii) The President serves as chief advocate on behalf of the

station to potential donors, including foundations,
corporations, capital campaign participants, program
sponsors, underwriters and individual donors. The president
must actively participate in strategic funding initiatives.

(iv) The President coordinates and cooperates with appropriate

departments of the university and other agencies in the
development of programs in accordance with the policies of
the staff and steering committee, and consults with
respective agencies on matters relative to the mission of
student television.

(v) The President shall work with the entire executive board
establish and implement short- and long-term organizational
goals, strategic plans, policies and operating procedures.

(vi) The President shall monitor and evaluate programmatic and

operational effectiveness and effects changes required for
improvement.

(vii) The President shall act as the Presiding Chair of weekly staff
meetings, steering committee meetings, and each semester’s
general meeting. Acts as tiebreaker in all staff, steering
committee and executive board decisions.

(viii) The President must maintain working relationships with

ASWSU, the Murrow College of Communication and other
University and community offices.

(ix) The President designs, establishes and maintains an

organizational structure and staffing to effectively
accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives; recruits,
trains, supervises and evaluates unit staff.

(x) The President oversees the development of annual operating

and capital equipment budget.

(xi) The President oversees and manages the integrated day-to-

day operations of the station, to include program
development and productions, outreach and educations,
marketing and funding, finance and human resources,
broadcast engineering and operations regulatory compliance
and reporting.
 (xii) The President performs miscellaneous job-relation duties as
assigned.

(xiii) The President must be knowledgeable of marketing and

development strategies, techniques, processes and available
resources. In addition, the President must have skill in
examining and re-engineering operations and procedures,
formulating policy and developing and implementing new
strategies and procedures.

(xiv) The President must have the ability to utilize advertising

and/or sales promotion techniques.

(xv) The President must have knowledge and understanding of all

facets of broadcasting operations, methods, techniques,
facilities and equipment.

(xvi) The President must have knowledge of contracts and grant

development and management.

(xvii) The President must have integrated knowledge of television

broadcast operations, programming, production and marking.

(xviii) The President must have skill in budget preparation and fiscal
management.

(b) Chief financial officer (CFO) and personnel manager

(i) The CFO and personnel manager oversees all financial activity
of the station, Cable 8 Productions and associated activities
including underwriting and advertising development,
maintenance of all budgets and financial records, and
facilitator of station expenditures. The CFO is responsible for
keeping and maintaining records of all student members and
will facilitate crew relations.

(ii) The CFO and personnel manager facilitates all station

expenditures including, but not limited to; executive
stipends, production expenses, station promotion costs,
capital equipment purchases and office supplies.

(iii) The CFO and personnel manager oversees and facilitates all
fundraising and development.

(iv) The CFO and personnel manager is responsible for all records
for the organization, including meeting minutes and
personnel records.
 (v) The CFO and personnel manager must advocate on behalf of
the station to potential donors, including foundations,
corporations, capital campaign participants, program
sponsors, underwriters and individual donors; and actively
participates in strategic funding initiatives.

(vi) The CFO and personnel manager is responsible for

establishing and implementing short- and long-range
advertising and underwriting goals, strategic financial
policies, plans and budgetary procedures. In addition,
monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational
effectiveness and effects changes required for improvement.

(vii) The CFO and personnel manager develops and maintains the
annual operating and capital equipment budgets.
(viii) The CFO and personnel manager must perform miscellaneous
job-related duties as assigned.

(ix) The CFO and personnel manager must have informational

research and recordkeeping skills.

(x) The CFO and personnel manager must have skill in budget
preparation, fiscal management, knowledge of contracts and
grants development and management.

(c) Vice-president of television

(i) The VP of television serves as the executive producer of all

regularly scheduled original programming and facilitates the
operations of the student television station, Cable 8
Productions. The VP of television provides leadership and
direction in the areas of program development and
production, facilities management, station operation and
crewmember orientation and training.

(ii) The VP of television oversees and manages the integrated

day-to-day operations of the station including broadcast
engineering and operations, programming and traffic,
program development and production and regulatory
compliance.

(iii) The VP of television ensures and maintains the consistency

and quality of the on-air look and programming of Cable 8
Productions.

(iv) The VP of television coordinates support and equipment

involved in production of television programs.
 (v) The VP of television assures the effective use of technical
equipment and personnel so that all planned elements in the
production are properly combined to achieve the highest
quality completed product possible within the allocated
budget.

(vi) The VP of television oversees the orientation of new members

and further development of current crewmembers involved in
program production, station operation and other functions of
Cable 8.

(vii) The VP of television manages process of developing and

integrating pilot proposals into the on-air program schedule.

(viii) The VP of television seeks out new opportunities in

programming and station development for Cable 8
Productions.

(ix) The VP of television must perform miscellaneous job-related

duties as assigned.

(x) The VP of television must have video production and editing

skills.

(xi) The VP of television must have creative decision making skills

and knowledge of contracts and production management.

(xii) The VP of television must possess knowledge and

understanding of all facets of broadcasting operations,
methods, technique, facilities and equipment.

(xiii) The VP of television must have integrated knowledge of

television broadcast operations, programming and
production.

(d) Vice-president of marketing and alumni affairs

(i) The VP of marketing and alumni affairs serves as the official

spokesperson of the student television station, Cable 8
Productions and associated activities, including development
of the organizations integrated marketing plan and oversees
all internal and external communications.

(ii) The VP of marketing and alumni affairs is the primary media

relations liaison and official press spokesperson for Cable 8
Productions.
 (iii) The VP of marketing and alumni affairs coordinates crew
recruitment and retention efforts, including organization of
the start of semester general meeting (marketing efforts,
agenda development and location scheduling and setup).

(iv) The VP of marketing and alumni affairs works with the

president, VP of television and VP of special projects to
develop long and short term integrated marketing
communication goals.

(v) VP of marketing and alumni affairs must approve all external

communications.

(vi) The VP of marketing and alumni affairs designs, establishes,

and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to
effectively accomplish the departments marketing goals and
objectives.

(vii) The VP of marketing and alumni affairs oversees and

facilitates all television programs, pilots, special projects and
station promotion and branding.

(viii) The VP of marketing and alumni affairs maintains relationship

with Cable 8 Productions alumni, including newsletter,
mentor program, organization of events, etc.

(ix) The VP of marketing and alumni affairs oversees and

facilitates all online media, including public Websites, social
and networking media and video hosting sites.

(x) The VP of marketing and alumni affairs is responsible for

finding and submitting Cable 8 Productions programming in
competitions, including local and national competitions.

(xi) The VP of marketing and alumni affairs represents Cable 8

Productions at all University and College of Communication
recruitment events.

(xii) The VP of marketing and alumni affairs must perform

miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

(xiii) The VP of marketing and alumni affairs must have skill in

examining and re-engineering operations and procedures,
formulating policy and developing and implementing new
strategies and procedures.

(xiv) The VP of marketing and alumni affairs must have the ability
to utilize advertising and promotion techniques and have
creative decision making skills.
 (e) Vice-president of special projects

(i) The VP of special projects acts as the executive producer of

all special projects for the student television station, Cable 8
Productions. The VP of special projects is responsible for
seeking out special programming opportunities on the WSU-
Pullman campus and surrounding communities. The VP of
special projects oversees and facilitates such projects though
development, production and post.

(ii) The VP of special projects acts as the executive producer of

all special projects, including, but not limited to, the ASWSU
debate and meetings, community events, movies,
documentaries and all contract productions and commercials.
(iii) The VP of special projects reviews and facilitates all special
project proposals and requests from external groups. i.e.
movies, documentaries, contract productions

(iv) The VP of special projects coordinates with the CFO and

personnel manager to ensure all contract products and
commercials are produced in a professional and timely
matter. Must work with the CFO and personnel manager to
manage the budget for all contract productions.

(v) The VP of special projects coordinates support and equipment

involved in production of television programs related to
Special Projects productions.

(vi) The VP of special projects assures the effective use of

technical equipment and personnel so that all planned
elements in the production are properly combined to achieve
the highest quality completed product possible within the
allocated budget.

(vii) The VP of special projects works in conjunction with VP of

television and VP of marketing and alumni affairs to develop
and produce on-air promotions.

(viii) The VP of special projects performs miscellaneous job-related

duties as assigned.

(ix) The VP of special projects must possess video production,

editing and creative decision-making skills.

(x) The VP of special projects must have integrated knowledge of

television development and production.
Article III. Staff
Section III.1 Positions
(a) The Cable 8 staff shall be comprised of the following positions:

(i) Sales manager

(ii) Special events coordinator

(iii) Web master

(iv) Social media Strategist

(v) General promotions manager

(vi) Show promotions manager

(vii) Awards and publications coordinator

(viii) Special projects executive producer

(ix) Special projects director

(x) Special projects technical producer

(xi) Director (general television program)

(xii) Producer (general television program)

(xiii) Assistant director (general television program)

(xiv) Assistant producer (general television program)

(xv) Programming/traffic manager

(i) Production Manager

Section III.2 Staff Members Expectations

(a) Staff members will serve as liaisons for the community of
Cable 8 Productions. Staff members are responsible for
communicating with members of their team, the community
and the executives. Staff members must provide contact
information to all executives in order to have effective
communication. Each staff member is to be responsible for
his/her actions and duties as a board member.
(b) Staff members are required to attend meetings relevant to
their position, as outlined as in their job descriptions, at the
discretion of Presiding chair of that said meeting

(c) To hold a staff position, he/she must be a current

undergraduate student at WSU – Pullman. He/she must be
enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits, unless the executive board
and adviser(s) approve otherwise, and in good academic
standing with the University (minimum GPA of 2.0)

(d) Staff members are responsible for understanding Cable 8

Productions constitution and WSU resources, regulations and
standards. Staff members must be able to foster a
cooperative work environment and possess strong
interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work
effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse
community.

(e) Staff members must have the ability to supervise and train
student members, to include organizing, prioritizing and
scheduling work assignments.

(f) Staff members must comply with Cable 8 Productions policies

and procedures as outlined in the Constitution, bylaws and
crew handbook. In addition, executives must comply with WSU
business procedures, as outlined in the business policies and
procedures manual, WSU policy on diversity and
discrimination.

(g) Staff members must work enough hours to meet the needs of
the position over the course of the semester.

(h) Staff members will hold their position for one academic
semester, at which point he/she can reapply, if inclined.

Section III.3 Staff Members Duties and Responsibilities

(a) Sales Manager

(i) The sales manager is responsible for developing and

managing the local and national base of Cable 8 Productions
through underwriting and advertising.

(ii) The sales manager shall train local sales associates and
oversee all local and national sales transactions between
Cable 8 Productions and clients.
(iii) The sales manager must produce and update all local and
national sales material, including a rate card and other sales
related material.

(iv) The sales manager will work as the executive producer along
with the assigned special projects member to ensure the
production of commercials are suitable and meet the
expectations of the clients.

(v) The sales manager must have the ability to build a cohesive
and compelling case for support and engage leadership in the
philanthropic process.

(b) Special Events Coordinator

(i) The special events coordinator serves as the head event

planner for Cable 8 Productions and is responsible for
planning, organizing, coordinating and executing Cable 8
events.

(ii) The special events coordinator is responsible for overseeing

and coordinating marketing for any Cable 8 events.

(iii) The special events coordinator works with the VP of

marketing and alumni affairs to plan Cable 8 events for each
semester.

(iv) The special events coordinator completes projects assigned

by the VP of marketing and alumni affairs.

(c) Web Master

(i) The Web master creates an online presence for Cable 8

Productions.

(ii) The Web master is responsible for maintaining and updating

the official Cable 8 Web site, Cable8.org.

(iii) The Web master is responsible for maintaining and updating

all social media Web sites, such as Facebook and Twitter.

(iv) The Web master is responsible for uploading Cable 8

material, including shows, promotional clips and special
events, on Web hosting sites and embedding them on other
Web sites, including Cable8.org and the alumni networking
site.
 (v) The Web master works with the VP of marketing and alumni
affairs to maximize online resources and develop and execute
strategies to expand Cable 8 audience and increase its
presence online.

(vi) The Web master assists the promotions manager and special
projects coordinator with any online events or campaigns.

(vii) The Web master completes projects assigned by the VP of

marketing and alumni affairs.

(d) Social Media Strategist

(i) The social media strategist is responsible for establishing a

strong online presence of each show, utilizing social media
and digital skills on the web.
(ii) The social media strategist is responsible for interacting with
the shows, blogging about content, updating social media
outlets with show information and facilitating awareness and
promotion for each show online.

(e) General Promotions Manager

(i) The general promotions manager oversees all promotional

campaigns for the station overall, events and special
projects.

(ii) The general promotions manager manages and oversees a

team that works to design promotional campaigns and on-
campus advertising, and ensures that the quality of
promotions and PR for the station and/or shows.

(iii) The general promotions manager completes projects

assigned by the VP of marketing and alumni affairs.

(iv) The general promotions manager coordinates any on-campus

promotions including posters, fliers and classroom
announcements.

(f) Show Promotions Manager

(i) The show promotions manager serves as the direct liaison

between the television department’s directors and producers
and the promotions team.
(ii) The show promotions manager manages and oversees a team
that works with the directors and producers to design
promotional campaigns and on-campus advertising, and
ensures that the quality of promotions and PR that is tailored
toward each specific show.

(iii) The show promotions manager is responsible for planning

one promotional event each semester for each show as well
as maintaining strong communication between the producers
and directors and the promotions department.

(g) Awards and Publications Coordinator

(i) The awards and publications coordinator finds all accolades

for which to submit Cable 8 material.
(ii) The awards and publications coordinator completes projects
assigned by the VP of marketing and alumni affairs.

(iii) The awards and publications coordinator works with the show
producer and director to coordinate and submit material for
national and local awards and competitions.

(iv) The awards and publications coordinator is responsible for

the composition and delivery of the P.L.U.G.E., the monthly
alumni newsletter.

(v) The awards and publications coordinator works with the

promotions manager, special events coordinator and VP of
marketing and alumni affairs to compose press releases
about Cable 8 events, campaigns, shows, etc.

(h) Special Projects Executive Producer

(i) The special projects executive producer is responsible for

finding events or other projects that appeal to the Cable 8
audience. This can include, but is not limited to concert
events, short films, lectures and other performing arts.

(ii) The special project executive producer seeks opportunities to

work with other Registered Student Organizations on campus
and other WSU department contracted work projects.

(iii) The special projects executive producer seeks out and locates
various projects that can be aired on Cable 8.

(iv) The special projects executive producer must have knowledge

about current and upcoming WSU events.
 (v) The special projects executive producer works with
director(s) to create professional produced products.

(vi) The special projects executive producer facilitates good

working relations between WSU and outside vendors.

(vii) The special projects executive producer must have knowledge

of contract and production management.

(i) Special Projects Director

(i) The special projects director is responsible for executing the

vision set forth by the producer for the show in question.

(ii) The special projects director must be flexible on creative

process to fit any production that comes along.
(iii) The special projects director must execute production to the
best of his/her professional ability.

(iv) The special projects director must work with producer(s) to

create professional produced product.

(v) The special projects director needs to be able to adapt to any

type of productions.

(vi) The special projects director must have knowledge of

contracts and productions management.

(j) Special Projects Technical Producer

(i) The special projects technical producer is responsible for

assisting in executing the vision set forth by the producer for
the show in question.

(ii) The special projects technical producer must be flexible on

creative process to fit any production that comes along.

(iii) The special projects technical producer must execute

production to the best of his/her professional ability.

(iv) The special projects technical producer must work with

producer(s) to create professional produced product.

(v) The special projects technical producer needs to be able to

adapt to any type of productions.

(vi) The special projects technical producer must have knowledge

of contracts and productions management.
(vii) The special projects technical director assists the special
project executive producer, VP and client in working to create
a production that fits the needs and desire of the client and
that is feasible.

(k) Director (general programming)

(i) The director is responsible for the operations at the taping

site.

(ii) The director works with the producer to carry out the vision
of the show, train crew and supervise the set-up and striking
of the show’s set.

(iii) The director works in conjunction with the producer of the

designated show to facilitate talent auditions.
(iv) The director assists with the facilitation of selecting on-air
talent for the show.

(v) The director assists with the facilitation of recruiting and

training of the crew members for the show.

(vi) The director supervises the set-up, striking and lighting

design of show tapings.

(vii) The director must complete a minimum of six episodes I order

to fulfill a semester contract.

(viii) The director is responsible for post-production of the show.

(l) Producer (general programming)

(i) The producer is responsible for the show’s preproduction

(oversees the entire show, from preproduction to
postproduction)

(ii) The producer trains crew members, writes the scripts (or
selects a writing team), arranges guest appearances, designs
the set and finds props. The producer works with the
director to select an assistant-producer, and other desired
positions. Ultimately, the producer is responsible for all of
these elements and must manage those in the designated
positions.

(iii) The producer works in conjunction with the director to select

and coordinate on-air talent and coaches on-air talent and
instills a team concept to the program.
 (iv) The producer coordinates training of associate producers and
reporters.

(v) The producer facilitates the content of each episode,

including the arranging of guest appearances, planning of
segment content and timing of the episode.

(vi) The producer coordinates the design of the set and

collections of props.

(vii) The producer has the ability to, but is not required to;
develop agreements with business for trade-out and/or
promotion considerations. Trade-outs must be approved by
the executive board and Cable 8 adviser and must be in
writing.
(viii) The producer supervises the set-up, striking and lighting
design of show tapings.

(ix) The producer labels finished tapes and delivers the tapes to
the master control room or to the programming/traffic
manager.

(x) The producer works with the programming/traffic manager to

determine the length of the show and the number of breaks
in the program.

(xi) The producer must complete a minimum of six episodes in

order to fulfill a semester contract.

(m) Assistant Director (general television program)

(i) The assistant director shall be appointed through an

application and interview process carried out by the director
and producer of each show. The process is overseen by at
least one member, approved by adviser(s) to ensure
everything is fair and balanced.

(ii) The assistant director is responsible for aiding the director

with technical responsibilities including but not limited to,
recording and editing segments, scouting locations, set up,
lighting and set design, and training of crew.

(n) Assistant Producer (general television program)

 (i) The assistant producer shall be appointed through an
application and interview process carried out by the director
and producer of each show. The process is overseen by at
least one member, approved by adviser(s) to ensure
everything is fair and balanced.

(ii) The assistant producer is responsible for aiding the producer

with content and production organization responsibilities
including but not limited to, being in contact with talent and
writing crew, organize meetings, creative planning
concerning the overall aesthetics of the show including
wardrobe, set and graphics, and work with talent to improve
their writing and performance on camera.

(o) Programming/traffic Manager (Master Control Coordinator)

(i) The programming/traffic manager oversees the creation and
distribution of programming for Cable 8 Productions.

(ii) The programming/traffic manager is responsible for

maintaining communication regarding programming with the
staff, steering committee and Northwest Public Television.

(iii) The programming/traffic manager is responsible for the

facilitation and maintenance of organization of current and
archived program tapes.

(iv) The programming/traffic manager schedules all programs and

creates and distributes the weekly program schedule.

(v) The programming/traffic manager coordinates with KWSU-TV

regarding regularly schedules programming and seeks out
alternative programming options (ie: 355 and 455 projects,
classic re-runs, archival shows, etc).

(vi) The programming/traffic manager must inform the executive

board, staff and steering committee of all programming
changes.

(vii) The programming/traffic manager checks that all breaks are

correctly labeled and fixes those that are incorrect.

(viii) The programming/traffic manager stores already aired

programs in the master control room and archives old
programs that do not have class re-run status in the “Media
Materials” in the Holland Library.
 (ix) The programming/traffic manager oversees the facilitation of
training, managing, scheduling and recording of master
control operators for Cable 8 Productions.

(x) The programming/traffic manager assigns students shifts as

operators and maintains a master schedule, along with
recording attendance of operators.

(xi) The programming/traffic manager facilitates communication

with board operators in order to monitor progress.

(xii) The programming/traffic manager reviews daily logs to make

sure shifts were covered, commercials aired and any issues
addressed.

(xiii) The programming/traffic manager is responsible for the

continued airing of programming and the finding a
replacement for the shift, if an assigned operator does not
report to a shift.

(p) Production Manager

(i) The production manager is responsible for all station

operations in Studio A.

(ii) The production manager must check the studio and adjoining
control room every day to ensure that all the equipment is
clean, running properly and receives discrepancy reports, if
needed.

(iii) The production manager reviews all discrepancy reports

before giving them to the Murrow College engineer.

(iv) The production manager must deliver a report of the status of

equipment malfunctions to the staff and steering committee
weekly.

(v) The productions manger must have knowledge and

understanding of proper maintenance of equipment and be
able to monitor and preserve Cable 8 Productions equipment.

(vi) The Production manager must schedule equipment that is to

be checked out by staff members for the purpose of Cable 8
Productions.

(vii) The Production manager will assist in providing technical

critiques of all programming to encourage the high standards
of quality that Cable 8 promotes.
(viii) The Production manager will work with the VP of television to
provide training in the use of field and studio equipment
when the need becomes apparent or is requested by a staff
member.

Article IV. Election Codes

Section IV.1 Election Committee
(a) At the third staff meeting of the spring semester, the sitting
President/GM will nominate three graduating members from
staff to serve on the election committee. The president shall
select one member to chair the committee. The steering
committee will approve the President’s nominations through a
majority vote. Additionally, the current President/GM shall sit
on the committee and advise the election committee members.
The President/GM shall attend all meetings but will not hold
voting rights.

(b) The election committee is in charge of voting, validation, the

refining of candidates and deciding the rules on fliers and
conduct.

(c) Election Procedures for Election of the President & General

Manager

(d) Two weeks after the forming of the election committee,

applications will be available for one week. Applications shall
be available outside the Cable 8 Office, the mail office of the
Murrow College and online. If there are no candidates at the
end of the week, the election committee will conduct a search
for suitable candidates. The election committee shall first
seek qualified candidates from the Murrow College, then from
the College of Business. If no suitable candidates are found,
they will open the position up to all students at WSU, Pullman
campus. Application will be due in the Cable 8 mailbox located
in CADD on the last business day at 4:30 p.m. of the week
issued.

(e) If at the end of the application period, there is only one

candidate for President/GM, the entire staff may confirm the
candidate in the position by a 2/3 majority vote during the
weekly meeting. In the event that a 2/3 majority vote is not
reached, the election committee shall seek out additional
candidates. The election committee shall follow the same
procedures as outlined in section 4.02 (a).
(f) All of the candidates will give speeches not exceeding three
minutes in length each, at that week’s staff meeting.

(g) If there are more than three candidates for President/GM, the
election committee will narrow it down to three candidates
through a review and interview process. It is up to the
election committee to decide how they will do this.

(h) Campaigning will begin the Monday after speeches are given.
The election committee shall decide on rules and regulations
for campaigning prior, and will make those rules and
regulations known to the candidates on or before the night
speeches are given.

Section IV.2 Election Committee Powers and Duties

(a) The election committee must interpret the election codes
whenever necessary. After each election is completed in its
entirety, the election board must submit to the staff and
steering committee a list of all decisions made by the election
board. That interpretation shall be binding, subject to
subsequent appeal to the steering committee.

(b) The election committee has the power to enforce the election
code by issuing written and/or verbal warning to the person(s)
in violation. In addition, the committee can remove any
campaign and/or election material in violation and file formal
complaints of election code violations or requesting a special
session of the steering committee to consider immediate
disqualification of a candidate.

(c) The election committee must inform the active staff

membership that an election is forthcoming and advertise such
an event.

(d) The election committee must coordinate filing procedures for

candidates and appoint election clerks and ballot counters as
needed.

(e) The election committee must act in a resource capacity with

regard to the election does for all interested parties.

(f) The election committee prepares voting ballots, provides

sample ballots to all interested parties and coordinates polling
and ballot tabulation on days of election.

(g) The election committee must notify all candidates of the

election results within one day of the final tabulation, and
must post the results of the election for the general public.
 (h) The election committee must inform candidates of formal
complaints regarding election code violations filed against
them within 36 hours of the filing of the complaint.

(i) The chair of the election committee shall act as prosecutor of

all election code violates against candidates in all hearing
before the executive board.

Article V. Vacancy
Section V.1 Executive Board Member Vacancy
(a) When a position on the executive board is vacated through
either resignation or removal, the remaining executive board
shall make available applications to members of the staff to fill
the remaining term. Applicants shall go through an interview
process with the executive board and the adviser. The
executive board shall select the best-qualified candidate, and
will require conformation form the steering committee.

(b) In the event the president/GM resigned or is removed from the

position, the adviser(s) shall select an existing member of the
executive board to become president/GM with the
conformation of the steering committee through a 2/3 vote. In
the event that a 2/3 majority is not reached, the executive
board shall form an election committee and shall follow normal
election procedures as outlined in the election cods. The
election committee has the power to streamline this process as
deemed necessary.

Section V.2 Staff Member Vacancy

(a) When a staff position becomes vacant, the executive board
shall seek out a replacement, and will have full power to find a
suitable replacement that is fully qualified for the vacant
position.

Article VI. Hiring Procedures

Section VI.1 Staff positions
(a) The executive board shall be in charge of the hiring process of
the Cable 8 Productions staff. The executive board shall
create and distribute staff applications with a list of open
positions that can be applied for.
 (b) Applications will be available for a two week period and will be
due in the Cable 8 Productions mailbox, located in CADD, on
the last business day of the two week period at 4:30 p.m. At
the close of the application process, the executive board shall
schedule interviews for the following week. The executive
board shall compile a list of questions for each position to be
used in the interview process. At the completion of the
interview process, the executive board shall father to review
the applicants and fill all open positions. Applicants selected
must meet the minimum qualifications of their job position.
After the executive board has filled all positions, all hired staff
shall receive a phone call to confirm or reject an appointment.

(c) In the event of a position not filled, the executive board shall
seek a suitable candidate to fill the position.
(d) Hiring Time Table

(e) For spring staff positions: The executive board shall begin the
hiring process by the third week of October, and must have a
new board in place by the last staff meeting before
Thanksgiving break.

(f) For fall staff positions: The executive board shall begin the
hiring process two weeks before the beginning of Spring
break, and have application available at the return of break,
with a new board in place within two weeks after applications
are due.

Article VII. Dismissal

Section VII.1 Staff and General Members
(a) In the event that a member is found to be in violation of
Section 1.02, he/she will receive a letter of reprimand form the
CFO/personnel manager and be required to meet with the
CFO/personnel manager and anyone else deemed necessary by
the executive board to resolve the problem. The person in
violation will be allowed to retail his/her position and project
they are currently working on.
 (b) In the event of a second offense, the person in violation will
receive a letter of reprimand from the CFO/personnel manager,
and be required to meet with the CFO/personnel manager,
president/GM and adviser(s) to resolve the problem. In
addition to the written reprimand, the person in violation will
be suspended from and Cable 8 and current projects they are
currently involved in. The suspension will last for the rest of
the semester. Any unfinished projects will be reassigned and
no credit will be given.

(c) In the event of a third offense, the person in violation shall

receive written notification of termination for Cable 8
Productions for one year. In addition, he/she will remain a
member not in good standing with Cable 8 Productions and will
not be allowed to hold any type of leadership or management
position within the organization.

(d) Prior to disciplinary action, the adviser(s) must be notified and

included on all decisions of discipline. In the event that a
member is dismissed from Cable 8 Productions, the director of
the Murrow College must receive a letter notifying them of the
termination and the justification thereof.

Article VIII. Payment and Stipend

Section VIII.1 Executive Board
(a) Only the executive board shall receive an annual stipend paid
in equal parts following the universities payment schedule.
The stipend shall be approved by the adviser and determined
by the annual budgetary process.

Section VIII.2 Staff members

(a) No staff member shall receive any monetary compensation for
work done for Cable 8 Productions, except in the event of a
paid contract production, where the CFO/personnel manager
shall determine a set amount for all involved in the production.

Section VIII.3 Sales Commission

(a) The sales associates shall receive a commission based on the
sales of underwriting, advertising and other forms of revenue
The sales associate who completes a transaction with a client
will receive an 8% commission for the first sale, 10%
commission for sales thereafter. In addition, a 2% bonus will
be given for a sale to a returning customer.
 (b) Commission payout will be given at the end of each semester
for those who have made a sale over the semester.
Commissions will only be paid if the customer has fulfilled
their part of the sales agreement.

(c) Compensation for Non-Monetary Transactions

(i) No monetary commission shall be given for non-monetary

transactions. In the event of a non-monetary transaction, the
CFO/personnel manager will work with the respective sales
manager to determine appropriate compensation.

Article IX. Financial

Section IX.1 Funding
(a) Cable 8 Productions will not purchase any consumable
products for shows, unless approved by the CFO and Personnel
Manager after reviewing the budget. This will include, but is
not limited to food for crew and makeup for talent.

(b) Cable 8 Productions is prohibited from buying gifts for

crewmembers.

(c) During the spring term, the CFO/personnel manager and

President shall develop an operations budget for the following
school year to be presented by the CFO/personnel manager
and President to, and approved by, the S&A committee(s).

(d) At the beginning of each semester, the show producer(s) and

director(s) must complete a show budget and present it to the
CFO/personnel manager for approval.

(e) The CFO/personnel manager shall be responsible to keep

accurate records of receipts and expenditures, as well as
revenue generated by the organization. The CFO/personnel
manager will also work with the departments, which oversee
the various Cable 8 accounts, to ensure proper processing of
the Cable 8 budget.

Section IX.2 Sales Policy

(a) Cable 8 Productions will not enter into a contract for
advertising with an advertiser of alcohol, tobacco or illicit drug
productions. Cable 8 will not advertise or promote any illegal
or illicit products.
 (b) Any change to the Cable 8 Productions rate card or sales policy
shall be done by the current semester’s sales team and the
CFO/personnel manager and will be presented for approval to
the steering committee.

Article X. Ownership
Section X.1 Show Ownership
(a) All productions done with Cable 8 Productions fund and/or
equipment shall become the sole property of Cable 8
Productions. Cable 8 Productions shall retain all ownership
and hold exclusive distribution rights.

(b) Only the executive board shall be allowed to authorize the sale
of and distribution of Cable 8 Productions original
programming.

(c) Any public transmissions of Cable 8 Productions property

including, but not limited to broadcast, cablecast, internet
distribution, and podcasting, must be approved in writing by
the management, and only the executive board may grant this
authority.

Article XI. Studio, Office and Equipment Usage

Section XI.1 Studio
(a) Only staff members and the executive board shall have access
to the studio and scene storage, and are solely responsible for
the studio when in use. No non-staff members may be in the
studio without the supervision of a Cable 8 Productions staff
member. A Cable 8 staff member must be present at all times
when either scene storage and/or the studio is open for a
Cable 8 production.

(b) Studio time shall be initially scheduled with the following

priority:

(i) Academic classes (ie: BDCST 455, 355, 150)

(ii) Cable 8 organization level projects

(iii) Cable 8 regularly scheduled shows

(iv) Cable 8 special projects

(v) Cable 8 recruitment events or other projects

(c) Cable 8 regularly scheduled shows will schedule specific days

and times, and will be agreed upon between the show and the
VP of television and production manager. Newly scheduled
shows and events shall not override previously scheduled
shows and events without the expressed permission of the
president and adviser.

Section XI.2 Equipment

(a) Before any equipment may be checked out the user must be
properly trained and have signed the insurance agreement
which must be updated every semester by the executive
board. The insurance agreement will include a list of all Cable
8 Productions equipment that can be checked out and the
declared value of each piece of equipment.

(b) Before any equipment may be checked out, the user must
submit a request detailing the equipment desired with a 24
hour period. The request may be submitted to the production
manager via email (equipment@cable8.org) or during the
production managers office hours.

(c) Non-staff members must receive pre-approval from the specific

show producer or director and must inform the production
manager of this.

(d) Equipment checkout shall normally be given on a first-come

first-served reservation basis. However, contract productions
and other special situations may supersede prior reservations
with the approval of the president and production manager.
Equipment checkout shall be a 24-hour period. Extended use
may be granted, but requires one week’s notice to the
production manager for reservations longer than 24-hours.
Equipment shall only be used for Cable 8 projects, including
regular scheduled shows, special projects, commercial
production, contract production and other projects as
approved by the president and adviser. All equipment shall be
inventoried and accurate records maintained for all check
out/in transactions.

Section XI.3 Office Use

 (a) Office computer are for the conduction of Cable 8 Productions
business and are not for personal use. Cable 8 Productions
shall follow the university’s office computers and network
resources rules governed by WSU computing and network use
policies located at
http://infotech.wsu.edu/about/policies/computeruse.html.
Office computers are not a secure or reliable location to store
documents or files. All business files should be stored on the
Cable 8 server, crew Web site or in iNews. Office supplies are
for Cable 8 use only, not personal use, including but not
limited to printing personal documents like class term papers.

(b) The Cable 8 office shall be a place to conduct Cable 8 business

only and is not a place for personal meetings. Members shall
be conscientious of others who need to use the resources of
Cable 8.

Section XI.4 Edit Suites

(a) Edit suites and computers are for the conduction of Cable 8
purposes only.

(b) Only the executive board, staff members and those that are
approved by the executive board after training, are allowed
access to the edit suites.

(c) No non-staff members may be in the edit suites without the

supervision of a Cable 8 Productions staff member. A Cable 8
staff member must be present at all times when the edits
suites are open.

Article XII. Records and files

Section XII.1 Terms of Files
(a) Cable 8 Productions shall follow the WSU policy of record
retention and will keep all record in lockable file cabinets in
the executive office.

Article XIII. Code of conduct

Section XIII.1 Conduct
(a) Cable 8 Productions shall follow the University’s code of
conduct and policies.
 (b) Cable 8 Productions shall compile with University alcohol and
drug policies.

Section XIII.2 Meeting Etiquette

(a) Staff members shall come prepared and be engaged in the
meetings.

(b) The use of laptops, cellular phones, ipods or any other devices
is at the discretion of the presiding chair.

(c) Any staff member who is disruptive to the meeting may be

asked to leave the meeting at the discretion of the presiding
chair.

Section XIII.3 Quality

(a) Cable 8 programming shall progress over the series of taping
and meet the standards, at the discretion of the Executive
Board and advisers

(b) Cable 8 programming shall comply with all FCC regulations and
censorship rules as follows

(i) No promoting excessive alcohol usage, illicit drug use or

partying

(ii) No extensive use of foul language

Article XIV. Breach of bylaws and/or constitution

Section XIV.1 Consequences
(a) For the first offense, one will be issued a friendly reminder
warning by the executive board.

(b) For the second offense, one will be issued a formal

documentation of warning by the executive board

(c) For the third offense, another formal warning will be issued,
stating that the member's behavior has not changed and has
been given several verbal and formal warnings by the
executive. The behavior exhibited by the member is not in
compliance with the code of bylaws and constitution, and the
member may subject to probation or removal from Cable 8
Productions.