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Below is the language directly from the Federal Telecommunications Law governing all radio stations that take funds from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The rules are:

"The board (i.e. LAB) shall be permitted to review the programming goals established by the station, the service provided by the station, and the significant policy decisions rendered by the station. The board may also be delegated any other responsibilities, as determined by the governing body of the station (i.e. PNB).

The board (i.e. LAB) shall advise the governing body of the station (i.e. PNB) with respect to whether the programming and other policies of such station are meeting the specialized educational and cultural needs of the communities served by the station,

And may make such recommendations, as it considers appropriate to meet such needs.

"The role of the board shall be solely advisory in nature, except to the extent other responsibilities are delegated to the board by the governing body of the station. In no case shall the board have any authority to exercise any control over the daily management or operation of the station."

(Source US Code, Title 47, Section 396)

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