Board Goals The Board of Trustees of Foothills Unitarian Church has four main responsibilities: To articulate our mission, vision, and values To govern through policy To monitor those policies to ensure compliance To link with all of our sources of accountability and authority ARTICULATION AND LINKAGE To develop a new vision (in partnership with the ministry and the entire congregation) that will propel us into the next seven years. To make this vision bold and inspirational so that it positively impacts all of our sources of accountability and authority. To communicate this vision in multiple ways so that members, future members, and the wider community see themselves in it. GOVERNANCE THROUGH POLICY AND MONITORING To regularly review our policy to ensure that it is up to date, relevant, and meets the challenges of our times. To develop a streamlined and effective monitoring structure that fulfills our fiduciary responsibilities. To develop a solid Board succession plan and present this planned change in By-Laws to the congregation.