Entertainment Compensation Policy

1. Authority/Scope
   1. This policy shall be subordinate in all respects to the articles of incorporation, by-laws and standing rules of SFLGBTPCC.
   2. This policy only applies to entertainers (persons hired to perform - e.g. musical acts, poetry recitals, dance troupes, emcees, comedians, DJ’s and other artists) hired by SFLGBTPCC to perform on stages at the annual SF Pride Celebration which are managed and programmed directly by SFLGBTPCC.
   3. For the avoidance of doubt, as at the date of this policy, this policy covers entertainers performing at the Main Stage and Community Dance Stage only.
   4. Recognizing the ongoing relationships between entertainers and the promoters/communities who are responsible for managing/programming the other venues, compensation of entertainers at all other venues at the event shall be at the discretion of the venue managers for those venues. SFLGBTPCC does, however, encourage those programming the other venues at the event to treat all their performers in a respectful manner, mirroring (where appropriate and relevant) the spirit and content of this policy.
   5. For the avoidance of doubt, this policy does not apply to speakers as such persons are invited to speak on the stage in order to promote their cause.
   6. The decision as to whether someone qualifies for compensation under this policy shall be in the purview of the Executive Director.
2. Entertainer Compensation
   1. Entertainers covered by this policy shall receive
      1. prompt notification of receipt of their materials and clear details of the timetable for selection/notification of appearance.
      2. respectful treatment from stage management.
      3. option to receive a booth structure at the Celebration (both days) to sell exclusively their own merchandise (no pass through rights) OR option to have merchandise sold from official pride booth (staffed by SFLGBTPCC).
      4. subject to meeting publication deadline(s) exposure within official pride publications (e.g. Pride Magazine, Pride Guide, Pride Supplement).
      5. a fee equivalent to the minimum union rate for the time being for live performance or $100 per soloist (this includes DJ’s) and $200 for all other performances (bands, dance troupes, duets etc.) whichever shall be the greater.
      6. such other fees and expenses such as transportation (air) and accommodation (hotel) as may be negotiated on a case by case basis.
   2. Members, Staff and their immediate family, spouses and domestic partners are ineligible for compensation under this policy.
   3. All compensation arrangements shall be subject to SFLGBTPCC receiving funding to cover such expenses. SFLGBTPCC shall use its best endeavors to secure funding for entertainer compensation early in the production cycle, e.g. prior to February 1 each year.
3. Administration
   1. All entertainers entitled to compensation under this policy shall, in the absence of any specific agreement with that entertainer to the contrary, be paid by check following their performance and only after submitting a typed invoice to SFLGBTPCC for the amount due.
   2. Additional compensation of entertainers as provided for by clause 2.1 of this policy shall be in the discretion of the Executive Director for the time being of SFLGBTPCC, working within the budget established by the Board.
4. Commencement
   1. This policy shall come into effect on January 1, 2001.
5. Amendment
   1. 5.1 This policy may be amended at any time by a quorum of the Board