Trustee – Overview of the Position – Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

Position Overview

Trustees are elected for a two year term based on the UUCC fiscal year which begins in July and ends in June of the next year. The Trustee, with input from the committees and the Board, provides general supervision over all activities of the Congregation and recommends changes, improvements, and modifications with respect to those activities considered important to the welfare of the Congregation.

Time Commitment

The Trustee will attend one or more retreats each year plus one Board meeting per month. Trustees are also expected to attend special meetings as needed and to communicate frequently via email.

Responsibilities and Duties

Supports and promotes the mission of the Congregation
Is knowledgeable of and adheres to Church Bylaws
Attends monthly Board meetings
Prepares for each Board meeting by reading distributed materials and being ready to discuss them
Solicits financial support for the Congregation
Participates with the Finance Committee, the Board and the Minister in the preparation of the budget for the upcoming financial year
Helps develop and maintain and reviews annually the UUCC Policies and Procedures Manual and Board Manual
Oversees hiring, compensation and evaluation of staff
Votes on legal documents
Serves as liaison to a standing committee
Approves committee chairs as stated in the Bylaws
Creates ad hoc committees
Appoints delegates to denominational and community groups
May perform other duties as described in the Bylaws or determined by the Board

Qualifications

Is a member in good standing of the Congregation
Models behavior that supports the mission of the Congregation
Has proven leadership ability
Has an active and sustained engagement in the life of the Congregation
Has a working knowledge of the Bylaws and Policies of the Congregation
Demonstrates knowledge of Unitarian Universalism

(This information is meant to be supplemental to the Bylaws of the Congregation. In case of conflicting information, the UUCC Bylaws take precedent.)

Dan Cook

Best Church:
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

“A church where skepticism is welcome and adherence to dogma is suspect? A church where all religions are invited but none are beyond introspection? A church that regularly presents nationally touring singer-songwriters? A church where half the congregation might have been at Hunter-Gatherer the night before? Now that’s a church we can support.”

Linda and Richard McLeod, Members

We were looking for a church where we felt accepted both intellectually and spiritually, a place where all people and religions were regarded equally without condemnation. Our search began at UUCC six years ago and we never had to look any further. We found our place here with a community of like-minded people and it became our second home, our second family.

Lis Turner, Member

This is a place where I can always find big smiles, warm hugs, and stimulating conversations. It is easy to get involved and quickly become part of the group.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

Sunday Services: 11:00 am

Trustee – Overview of the Position