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Core Theological Foundation
Our religious practice flows directly from fundamental convictions established through 130 years ...
3.2.7 Board Ethics and Conflict of Interest
Board members are expected to act ethically, professionally, and in the best interest of the Cong...
3.2.6 Board Committees
The Board may form committees to support its governance responsibilities. Committees exist to str...
3.2.5 Board Officers
The Board Officers are responsible for facilitating effective governance. These positions are as ...
3.2.4 Policy and Bylaws Review and Retention
The Board reviews its policies and Church Bylaws at least every five years to ensure alignment ...
3.2.3 Evaluation
The Board and Senior Minister conduct an annual mutual review of their partnership and respecti...
3.2.2 Monitoring
The Board monitors policy compliance through a variety of methods, including regular internal r...
3.2.1 Oversight and Accountability
The Board holds a fiduciary role and is legally responsible for the well-being and long-term futu...
3.1.2 Senior Minister Compensation
The Board shall ensure that the Senior Minister's compensation is fair, competitive, and aligned ...
3.1.1 Board–Senior Minister Relationship
The Board and Senior Minister shall maintain a collaborative, covenantal partnership grounded in ...
2.4.8 Financial Transparency and Reporting
The Senior Minister will ensure that financial records are accurate, timely, and accessible to th...
2.4.7 Fiscal Agency and Outside Fundraising
The Board must approve any arrangement in which Foothills serves as a fiscal agent or sponsor for...
2.4.6 Asset Protection and Insurance
The Senior Minister shall take all reasonable care to protect the church’s assets from loss, dama...
2.4.5 Fundraising
The Senior Minister must ensure fundraising activities occur to secure sufficient financial suppo...
2.4.4 Contracts, Debt and Investments
2.4.4.1 Contracts The Senior Minister may delegate authority to staff to sign contracts up to $...
2.4.3 Spending and Reserve Limits
2.4.3.1 Spending Authority The Senior Minister is responsible for all spending and account manage...
2.4.2 Budget Creation and Oversight
2.4.2.1 Operating Budget Each fiscal year, the Senior Minister shall propose an operating budget ...
2.4.1 Financial Accountability of the Senior Minister
The Senior Minister is accountable for the organization’s financial performance and condition. Th...
2.3.4 Congregational Healing
In the wake of any ministerial, staff, or lay leader misconduct, the Senior Minister tends to the...
2.3.3 Grievance and Complaint Resolution
The Senior Minister shall not fail to provide systems for resolving grievances and complaints by ...