The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will meet on Friday, April 20 at the headquarters of Radio and TV Marti in Miami, Florida.  The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.

The public may attend this meeting as seating capacity allows.  Members of the public wishing to attend in person must register at http://bbg.eventbrite.com/ by 10:00 a.m. on April 19.  This meeting is also available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG’s public website at www.bbg.gov.

Date: Friday, April 20, 2012

Time: 10:00a.m. meeting begins [attendees should plan to arrive early for Security]

Place: OCB Headquarters

            330 Independence Avenue, SW

           Miami, FL 20237

For questions or further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, 202-203-4400, pubaff@bbg.gov.

Security:

Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. to allow time for Security.

Photo Identification is required (DHS requires a U.S. issued driver's license or a U.S./Foreign passport for entry to a Federal facility).

Agenda:

The Board will discuss the status of the consolidation plan for BBG-sponsored grantees; the implementation of the Governors’ long-term strategy; and proposed amendments to BBG By-Laws, along with other matters from the Governance Committee’s March meeting.  In addition, the Board will receive a budget update and hear reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director and BBG broadcast executives regarding agency activities and programming coverage.