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Board Covenant

Board Handbook Appendix E: Board Covenant - 2025-2026

Value each other’s time by: Reading and considering Hub documents prior to the meeting Following...

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Transitional Meetings

Board Handbook Appendix D: Board Transition Procedures

June Board Meeting  Potluck dinner  Reflections from outgoing members  Board monitoring F...

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Board Orientation

Board Handbook Appendix D: Board Transition Procedures

Board as Fiduciary Role of Ministry and relationship to the Board Defining Means and Ends  ...

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Training and Orientation

Board Handbook Appendix D: Board Transition Procedures

New Board members are invited to Board Orientation and year-end Board meetings (optional)   U...

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New/Departing Board Member Updates

Board Handbook Appendix D: Board Transition Procedures

Nominated Board members submit bios and photos to staff in charge for inclusion in the Congregat...

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Google Drive and Google Workspace

Board Handbook Appendix C: Digital Platforms

The Board uses Google Drive and its work products.  New members will be supported as they familia...

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Basecamp

Board Handbook Appendix C: Digital Platforms

The Board uses Basecamp Project Management software as its primary communication tool. .  When yo...

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Appendix A: Glossary of Terms

Board Handbook Appendix A: Glossary of Terms

Abstention - voluntarily refraining from voting on a motion, often due to conflict of interest   ...

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Misconduct

Board Handbook 9. Fiduciary and Legal Responsibilities

We believe it is important to speak openly about misconduct. Board members should review the misc...

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Legal Responsibilities

Board Handbook 9. Fiduciary and Legal Responsibilities

The Church has an attorney who can be engaged, through the Board President and Senior Minister, t...

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Fiduciary Responsibilities

Board Handbook 9. Fiduciary and Legal Responsibilities

The Board delegates financial management to the Senior Minister in Board Policy 2.4 Care for Mate...

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Senior Minister Salary Review

Board Handbook 8. Evaluations

The Board is responsible for an annual review of the Senior Minister’s salary.   In September, th...

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By-Laws Review and Revision Procedure

Board Handbook 8. Evaluations

The Board will review the By-laws at a minimum of once per year Any revisions to the By-laws are ...

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Policy Review and Revision Procedure

Board Handbook 8. Evaluations

The Board will review all Board Policies at a minimum of once per year. Revision to a current pol...

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Board and Committee Evaluation

Board Handbook 8. Evaluations

Annually the Board reviews its effectiveness and compliance with Board policies as Board Self-Mon...

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Senior Minister Evaluation

Board Handbook 8. Evaluations

Every third year, the Board collaborates with the Senior Minister to create an ad hoc committee o...

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Board and Senior Minister Partnership Evaluation

Board Handbook 8. Evaluations

The Board asks itself and the Senior Minister how well they are working together. This discussion...

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Ministry Evaluation

Board Handbook 8. Evaluations

The Board has an evaluation conversation with the Senior Minister on how well the church is colle...

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With the Congregation

Board Handbook 7. Communications

Board members are expected to be a regular presence on Sundays and at church gatherings, and to m...

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With the Senior Minister

Board Handbook 7. Communications

As an ex-officio member of the Board, the Senior Minister attends all board meetings and retreats...

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