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The Senior Minister is the chief executive and spiritual leader of Foothills Unitarian Church, responsible for leading the ministry and managing church operations in alignment with Board-defined Ends and Policies. Accordingly, the Senior Minister shall: Serv...

The Board delegates its authority to manage the work and resources of the Church, except as expressly defined by these policies, to the Senior Minister as the Board’s official connection to church operations.

The Senior Minister shall not cause or allow actions or practices that violate any applicable laws, regulations, or professional codes of conduct, or that compromise the ethical integrity of the church. Accordingly, the Senior Minister shall not: Fail to ens...

To uphold clarity and consistency in applying the Church ByLaws regarding membership status, the Board delegates authority to the Senior Minister to define the meaning of a “prolonged period of inactivity” as referenced in the ByLaws. Accordingly: The defini...

The Senior Minister shall not allow inadequate protection, retention,or access to church records. Accordingly, the Senior Minister shall not: Fail to preserve essential historical records, nor historical documents related to shared experiences important for ...

With respect to staff and volunteers, the Senior Minister shall not allow conditions that are inhumane, unfair, unsafe, or unprofessional, or that fail to uphold principles of anti-racism, anti-oppression, inclusion, or equity. Accordingly, the Senior Minister...

With respect to members and guests, the Senior Minister shall not allow environments -- on site or online -- that are unsafe, exclusionary, inaccessible, or lacking in accountability and care, nor fail to consider long-term spiritual development and engagement...

The Senior Minister shall not fail to provide systems for resolving grievances and complaints by staff or members, in a fair, timely, and transparent manner, nor fail to uphold accountability through proper escalation. Accordingly, the Senior Minister shall no...

In the wake of any ministerial, staff, or lay leader misconduct, the Senior Minister tends to the health of the Congregation as a whole through pastoral work informed by principles of restorative justice, honesty, transparency, compassion, respect, and persona...

The Senior Minister is accountable for the organization’s financial performance and condition. This includes the planning, budgeting, and prudent management of the Church’s financial and material assets. The Senior Minister shall: Ensure that financial pract...

2.4.2.1 Operating Budget Each fiscal year, the Senior Minister shall propose an operating budget to the Board that is aligned with the church’s Vision Interpretation. The Board affirms the proposed budget before it is presented for a congregational vote. The b...

2.4.3.1 Spending Authority The Senior Minister is responsible for all spending and account management. They may delegate authority to staff while retaining overall accountability. Deviations from the budget exceeding $50,000 must be reported to the Board.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...