Board of Trustees

Purpose: The Board of Trustees conducts the affairs of the Association and carries out policies and directives, acting for the Association between General Assemblies. Key Responsibilities: - Write and monitor governance policies for the UUA - Linkage to congregations, committees, current and future generations of Unitarian Universalists - Act as faithful stewards of UUA resources and receive audit - Do long-range planning and attend to the welfare of the institution - Appoint and empower Board committees and board liaisons - Do our work through an anti-racist, anti-oppression lens - Familiarity with By-laws and Policy Governance Model - Members of the Board should be familiar with the UUA bylaws, policies and procedures and consult them when appropriate. - Serve in various roles, including serving on Board-only committees and/or as the Board liaison to one or more other committees - Serve on Board working groups. - All Board members are expected to complete anti-racism training as quickly as possible after they join the Board. - Participate in the formulation of and follow Board of Trustees Covenant and Group Agreements - Actively engage in the business of the Board and its committees Skills Needed: - A member in good standing of a UUA member congregation (per UUA By-Laws) - Be able to authentically and accountably represent the whole of our movement and its diverse members - Have a broad, intersectional cultural competence and commitment to grow and develop it - Seek out the wisdom and experience of those often unseen and unheard. - Conduct themselves ethically and with integrity, seek justice and right relations, and engage with others compassionately - Be resilient with a strong sense of self and an established support network. - Be passionate about Unitarian Universalism, its institutions and covenanted communities - Emotional intelligence and good listening skills. Length of Term: 3 years, with the possibility of one additional term Meetings: several meeting days before and after GA, all of GA, 3-day meeting in October, 2-day meetings in January and April; monthly Zoom calls (2 hours long each) Originally posted on Himalayas