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Section 2

The church is a member of the Pacific Southwest Unitarian Universalist Conference or their successors.

The Church can be expected to operate more cohesively if there is an overall mission or purpose underlying our actions.  The most current statement will always be available in the Church office or from the Recorder.

Section 2 Covenant

Grateful for the religious pluralism that enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision.  As free people, we enter into this covenant, promising to one another our mutual trust and support.

The purpose of this church is to foster liberal religious living through worship, study, service, and fellowship.

Section 2 Mission and Covenant

A covenant provides standards for conduct and a mission directs the life of the church.

• is in sympathy with the Mission of the Church;
• participates in worship and/or the activities of the Church;
• has had an introductory meeting with the Minister or the President; and
• agrees to make a good-faith effort to contribute annually to the Church at least the yearly Member maintenance cost for UUA and PSWD dues may become a Member by signing the Church roster.

• is in sympathy with the Mission of the Church;
• participates in worship and/or the activities of the Church;
• has had an introductory meeting with the Minister or the President; and
• agrees to make a good-faith effort to contribute annually to the Church at least the yearly Member maintenance cost for UUA and PSWD dues may become a Member by signing the Church roster.
• Any person who is at least sixteen (16) years of age may become a voting member.  Persons aged fourteen (14) and fifteen (15) who have completed a formal Coming of Age program within this congregation may also sign the membership book.

No member may serve as Chair of the same committee for longer than two (2) consecutive years, or be simultaneously chair of two committees.  After two (2) years, the Chair becomes automatically vacant until filled by confirmation or appointment by the Board.  Other than the Ministerial Search Committee, special committees may be created by the President or the Board, and cease to exist on discharge of their duties.

The Board shall approve chairpersons of Standing Committees.  The Board shall oversee and establish policies and procedures for each Standing Committee.  The Standing Committees shall include but not be limited to Membership, Religious Education, Canvass, Ways and Means and Worship.

The Board shall approve Chairpersons of Standing Committees. The Board shall oversee and establish policies and procedures for each Standing Committee.

The Standing Committees shall include but not be limited to Membership, Religious Education, Canvass, Ways and Means, Worship, Committee of Nominators, and Committee of Stewards.

Only Members or pledging Friends of the Church shall serve as voting members of the following committees:  Membership, Religious Education, Canvass, Ways and Means and Worship.

Only Members of the Church shall serve as voting members of the Committee of Nominators, Ministerial Search Committee, and the Committee of Stewards. 

• to propose one or more candidates to succeed each executive Officer, Trustee, Bursar, Nominator and Steward holding elective office for terms expiring at the end of the month of the Annual Meeting keeping in mind the importance of Board continuity and succession planning;
• to propose one or more candidates to succeed any Nominator, Trustee or Steward who holds office by appointment as a consequence of filling a vacancy;
• to submit to the Recorder for inclusion in the notice of Annual Meeting the list of all proposed candidates for elective office;
• to nominate each of these candidates at the Annual Meeting;
• to recommend to the Board two candidates for appointment to any elective office that becomes vacant excluding the Presidency.

The Committee of Nominators consists of six (6) members and shall be selected as follows:  Two (2) members each elected to serve a 1-year term, and (2) members each elected to serve a 2-year term by the voting members at the Annual Meeting.

One (1) member appointed to serve a 1-year term and one (1) appointed to serve a 2-year term by the Board at its first meeting following the Annual Meeting.

No member shall serve on the Committee of Nominators for more than two (2) years in succession.  No member may be qualified for selection on this committee who benefits directly or through a relative, as a result of the payment of salary or other continuous remuneration authorized or recommended by the Board.  The Committee of Nominators shall select their chairperson no later than one (1) month after all six (6) members are determined.

Committee of Nominators

Procedures

The Committee of Nominators shall publicize, solicit, and submit the names of all qualified candidates for vacant positions on the Board of Trustees and Congregational committees.  Members who desire to serve in positions on the Board or Congregational committees shall apply to the Committee of Nominators, pursuant to the standing rules adopted by the Committee of Nominators.

The Committee of Nominators shall:

• Solicit and accept all nominations for officers and trustees whose terms will be continuing
• Confirm that nominees will serve if elected
• Prepare a slate of candidates for the Annual Meeting

The Committee shall strive for at least two (2) candidates per office where possible.  The Committee shall present its nominations at the regular Annual Meeting of the church.  The election shall take place by secret ballot at this meeting, and the elected officers shall begin their terms of office following the annual June Congregational Meeting, but before the end of the fiscal year.  Their terms shall continue until new officers’ terms begin.