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 UUALinkage to congregations, committees, current and future generations of Unitarian Universalists, including youth and young adultsAct as faithful stewards of UUA resources and receive auditDo long-range planning and attend to the welfare of the institutionAppoint and empower Board committees and board liaisonsDo our work through an anti-racist, anti-oppression lensFamiliarity 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, including youth and young adultsServe 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 AgreementsActively 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 membersHave a broad, intersectional cultural competence and commitment to grow and develop itSeek 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 compassionatelyBe resilient with a strong sense of self and an established support network.Be passionate about Unitarian Universalism, its institutions and covenanted communitiesEmotional intelligence and good listening skills.Collaborative problem-solving skillsTime-management and communication skills for completing pre-work (readings) before meetings and following through on internal communications Length of Term: 1 year or 2 years dependent on age during term (Youth trustees must be of high school age during the duration of their 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)