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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 $25,000. The Senior Minister may enter into contracts up to $100,000 or up to two years in length. Contracts exceeding $100,000 or longer than two years require...
2.4.5 Fundraising
The Senior Minister must ensure fundraising activities occur to secure sufficient financial support from Foothills’ participants and members to fund the budget of the Church. The Senior Minister may also seek other financial resources such as grants or donatio...
2.4.6 Asset Protection and Insurance
The Senior Minister shall take all reasonable care to protect the church’s assets from loss, damage, or misuse. This includes, but is not limited to: Adequate insurance to protect against property losses, liability for injuries to others, corporate liabilit...
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 another organization or fund. The Senior Minister shall provide: A statement of alignment with mission Projected resource impact Ongoing oversight and repor...
2.4.8 Financial Transparency and Reporting
The Senior Minister will ensure that financial records are accurate, timely, and accessible to the Board and congregation, excluding personal details or legally protected data. The senior minister will: Provide comprehensive, quarterly financial reports as ...
3.1.1 Board–Senior Minister Relationship
The Board and Senior Minister shall maintain a collaborative, covenantal partnership grounded in trust, mutual accountability, and shared commitment to the Mission, Values, and Vision of Foothills Unitarian Church. Accordingly: Only decisions of the Board as...
3.1.2 Senior Minister Compensation
The Board shall ensure that the Senior Minister's compensation is fair, competitive, and aligned with UUA salary guidelines. Accordingly: The Board reviews and determines the Senior Minister's compensation annually in conjunction with the budget process. C...
3.2.1 Oversight and Accountability
The Board holds a fiduciary role and is legally responsible for the well-being and long-term future of Foothills Unitarian Church. It ensures that the Church's people and property serve its Mission, Values, and Vision. Accordingly, the Board: Articulates and...
3.2.2 Monitoring
The Board monitors policy compliance through a variety of methods, including regular internal reports from the Senior Minister, per the Board's monitoring calendar. The Board may appoint Ad hoc Committees or external consultants to investigate specific are...
3.2.3 Evaluation
The Board and Senior Minister conduct an annual mutual review of their partnership and respective roles. The Board evaluates the Senior Minister's annual performance against the Vision Interpretation. Every three years, the Board initiates a comprehensiv...
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 with the Church's Mission and ministry. Policy changes typically originate within the Board but may be suggested by members, staff, or committees. The Board pa...
3.2.5 Board Officers
The Board Officers are responsible for facilitating effective governance. These positions are as follows: The Board President: Speaks on behalf of the Board. Prepares agendas and facilitates or delegates facilitation of Board meetings. Ensures Board fo...
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: Committees operate under Board-approved charters and may include: Nominating Committee (requir...
3.2.7 Board Ethics and Conflict of Interest
Board members are expected to act ethically, professionally, and in the best interest of the Congregation. Accordingly, Board members shall: Disclose any real or perceived personal, financial, or relational conflicts of interest. Refrain from participating...
Core Theological Foundation
Our religious practice flows directly from fundamental convictions established through 130 years of faithful witness: Sacred Axiom: Every person possesses inviolable worth regardless of any human-constructed category, making radical inclusion, protection of th...
Theological Articulation of Essential Religious Practices
Bodily Autonomy as Sacred Trust Our theological understanding holds that each person's body is sacred territory. This sacred trust cannot be violated by governmental interference without violating fundamental religious principles: Reproductive Justice: We ho...
Religious Authority and Constitutional Protection
Mission Clarity: Through active community discernment, we articulate our evolving understanding of mission through theologically grounded statements that reflect our ongoing revelation of divine will and calling. Our congregation exists to serve our religious ...
Introduction to Policy Governance (details)
Note of History: In May, 2017, the Congregation voted to adopt a new, policy-based governance system for a trial year. In June, 2018, the Congregation affirmed the new system. In June 2023 the Congregation approved updated bylaws which are consistent with p...