3.2.6 Board Committees

The Board may form committees to support its governance responsibilities. Committees exist to strengthen the Board's work, not to direct operations.

Accordingly:

1. Committees operate under Board-approved charters and may include:

   • Nominating Committee (required by Bylaws)

   • Policy Committee

   • Linkage Committee

   • Ad hoc Committees for specific, time-limited purposes

2. Committee membership:

   • Policy and Linkage members are appointed by the Board.

   • Nominating members include three elected by the Congregation and one Board-appointed member.

3. Committees may not:

   • Act on behalf of the Board unless explicitly authorized.

   • Intervene in Senior Minister or staff operations.

   • Exercise management authority.

4. Each committee:

   • Conducts an annual self-evaluation (Ad hoc Committees evaluate at conclusion).

   • Operates within clearly defined objectives, timeframes, and limitations.