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Core Theological Foundation

Board Policy APPENDIX A Foothills Unitarian Church ...

Our religious practice flows directly from fundamental convictions established through 130 years ...

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3.2.7 Board Ethics and Conflict of Interest

Board Policy 3.2 Board Governance Process

Board members are expected to act ethically, professionally, and in the best interest of the Cong...

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3.2.6 Board Committees

Board Policy 3.2 Board Governance Process

The Board may form committees to support its governance responsibilities. Committees exist to str...

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3.2.5 Board Officers

Board Policy 3.2 Board Governance Process

The Board Officers are responsible for facilitating effective governance. These positions are as ...

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3.2.4 Policy and Bylaws Review and Retention

Board Policy 3.2 Board Governance Process

The Board reviews its policies and Church Bylaws at least every five years to ensure alignment ...

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3.2.3 Evaluation

Board Policy 3.2 Board Governance Process

The Board and Senior Minister conduct an annual mutual review of their partnership and respecti...

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3.2.2 Monitoring

Board Policy 3.2 Board Governance Process

The Board monitors policy compliance through a variety of methods, including regular internal r...

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3.2.1 Oversight and Accountability

Board Policy 3.2 Board Governance Process

The Board holds a fiduciary role and is legally responsible for the well-being and long-term futu...

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3.1.2 Senior Minister Compensation

Board Policy 3.1 Board-Executive Leadership Linkage

The Board shall ensure that the Senior Minister's compensation is fair, competitive, and aligned ...

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3.1.1 Board–Senior Minister Relationship

Board Policy 3.1 Board-Executive Leadership Linkage

The Board and Senior Minister shall maintain a collaborative, covenantal partnership grounded in ...

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2.4.8 Financial Transparency and Reporting

Board Policy 2.4 Care for Material Resources

The Senior Minister will ensure that financial records are accurate, timely, and accessible to th...

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2.4.7 Fiscal Agency and Outside Fundraising

Board Policy 2.4 Care for Material Resources

The Board must approve any arrangement in which Foothills serves as a fiscal agent or sponsor for...

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2.4.6 Asset Protection and Insurance

Board Policy 2.4 Care for Material Resources

The Senior Minister shall take all reasonable care to protect the church’s assets from loss, dama...

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2.4.5 Fundraising

Board Policy 2.4 Care for Material Resources

The Senior Minister must ensure fundraising activities occur to secure sufficient financial suppo...

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2.4.4 Contracts, Debt and Investments

Board Policy 2.4 Care for Material Resources

2.4.4.1 Contracts The Senior Minister may delegate authority to staff to sign contracts up to $...

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2.4.3 Spending and Reserve Limits

Board Policy 2.4 Care for Material Resources

2.4.3.1 Spending Authority The Senior Minister is responsible for all spending and account manage...

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2.4.2 Budget Creation and Oversight

Board Policy 2.4 Care for Material Resources

2.4.2.1 Operating Budget Each fiscal year, the Senior Minister shall propose an operating budget ...

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2.4.1 Financial Accountability of the Senior Minister

Board Policy 2.4 Care for Material Resources

The Senior Minister is accountable for the organization’s financial performance and condition. Th...

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2.3.4 Congregational Healing

Board Policy 2.3 Care for People

In the wake of any ministerial, staff, or lay leader misconduct, the Senior Minister tends to the...

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2.3.3 Grievance and Complaint Resolution

Board Policy 2.3 Care for People

The Senior Minister shall not fail to provide systems for resolving grievances and complaints by ...

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