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Within the Board
Between meetings, Board business is conducted primarily on Basecamp through Messages (that go to...
Town Halls
Occur throughout the year - typically 2-3 per year Led by Ministers and staff Board membe...
Congregational Meetings
The By-laws require at least one annual congregational meeting. The current practice is to hold t...
Annual Board Retreat
The Board year kicks off with a summer retreat. The retreat is typically 1½ days and is planned ...
Year-end Review
At the end of the Board year, typically at the June official meeting, the Board reviews monitorin...
Monthly Meetings
Each year with input from current members, the Board President determines the day and time for th...
Working Meetings
Provides additional time for projects, discussion, learning and attention to special topics or...
Official Meetings
Any official business and/or voting takes place Minutes are taken and published to the congre...
Board Self-Monitoring
Board Policy includes how the Board will act in accordance with their roles and responsibilities ...
Annual Monitoring
Each year prior to annual congregational meetings, the Senior Minister provides a ministry report...
Quarterly Monitoring
The Senior Minister provides quarterly financial updates to the Board.
Monthly Monitoring
The Senior Minister provides reports and other updates at each official board meeting on policy...
Responsibilities for Treasurer
The Treasurer plays no direct role in financial management, which is delegated to the Senior Mini...
Responsibilities for Secretary
The Secretary has the following added responsibilities: Take accurate and clear minutes at all ...
Responsibilities for Vice President / President-Elect
The Vice President/President-Elect has the following added responsibilities: Assume the duties ...
Responsibilities for the President
The President has the following added responsibilities: Assure the integrity of the Board’s pro...
Board Member Responsibilities
Provide vision and leadership to guide the church in the pursuit of its mission and long-term v...
Board Fiduciary Responsibility
The Board has fiduciary and legal responsibility to oversee the church (including care for people...
Primary Board Responsibilities
Per the bylaws, The Board of Trustees shall govern the business, property, and affairs of the con...
Board Ad Hoc Committees
As high-level issues arise, the Board has the authority to create ad hoc committees. In creating...