# 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

3. Committee membership:
- Policy and Linkage members are appointed by the Board.
- Nominating members include three elected by the Congregation and one Board-appointed member.

5. Committees may not:
- Act on behalf of the Board unless explicitly authorized.
- Intervene in Senior Minister or staff operations.
- Exercise management authority.

7. Each committee:
- Conducts an annual self-evaluation (Ad hoc Committees evaluate at conclusion).
- Operates within clearly defined objectives, timeframes, and limitations.