The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport

10 Lyons Plains Rd., Westport, CT 06880 - Ph: (203)227-7205 Sunday Services: 10:00 AM

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Elective Offices – Descriptions & Terms of Office

Board of Trustees – 9 members elected to 3-year terms in a 3-3-3 rotation. Maximum of 2 consecutive terms or 6 consecutive years.

  • Responsible for the supervision and direction (i.e., setting policy) of the affairs of the Congregation in fiscal matters, in governance and in achieving its mission.
  • Elects own President, VP, Secretary & Treasurer
  • Time commitment (4-10 hours/month):
    • Monthly meetings (Sep-Jun)
    • Special projects
    • Annual retreat

Committee on Ministry – 5 members elected to a single 5-year term. One  member elected at each annual meeting.

  • Responsible for making sure the congregation is fulfilling its mission and values through its programs.  Provides consultation, education, conflict management and assessment to the leaders and congregation.
  • Elects own co-chairs
  • Time commitment (3-5 hours/month):
    • Monthly meetings
    • Special projects

Endowment Committee – 5 members elected to a single 5-year term. One member elected at each annual meeting.

  • Accountable to the congregation for receiving, investing and managing in a prudent manner all contributions to the Endowment Fund of the church.
  • Elects own co-chairs.
  • Time commitment (8-10 hours/year):
    • Quarterly 2-hour meetings (4 total)

Nominating Committee – 5 members elected to a single 2-year term. Two or three members elected at each annual meeting.

  • Responsible for the preparation of a slate of qualified nominees for election at the annual meeting.
  • Elects own co-chairs.
  • Time commitment (15-25 hours / year, mostly between Jan and Apr):
    • Meetings
    • Recruitment
    • Nominee slate submission requirements
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