Board-Appointed Committees of the Association
The Unitarian Universalist Association Board of Trustees makes appointments to the committees listed here.Most appointments are for two-year terms with the possibility of three reappointments. The Committee on Committees recommends appointments throughout the year as vacancies occur, including temporary replacements for Elected Committees between two-year election cycles.
In addition, some members of Elected Committees (PDF) are Board-appointed. Please see the Nominating Committee site for more about nominations to elected committees.
To be considered for appointment, complete the Committee on Committees application form.
Committees
Accessibilities Committee
Advocates regarding accessibilities and disabilities issues in the UUA, and
fosters a climate of support, care and affirmation for people with disabilities. Meeting primarily by conference call and email.
Audit
Committee
Oversees the annual audit of financial statements by a public accounting firm
and monitors the review, establishment and implementation of accounting policies
and internal controls. One day meeting quarterly.
Committee on Socially
Responsible Investing
Assists with implementation of SRI investment policies and practices involving
funds for which the UUA Trustees are responsible (including alternative and
community development investments) consistent with GA resolutions and Statements
of Immediate Witness, Board resolutions and UU Principles and Purposes. Utilizes
shareholder activism to express UU values, and works in coalition with other UU
social justice constituencies. One day meeting quarterly.
Election Campaign Practices Committee
Fifth Principle Task Force
Will present two or more recommendations on the future configuration and content of General Assembly.
Fund for a Just Society
Makes grants to non-UU organizations engaged in community organizing to create systemic change on issues of social and economic justice. Two meetings per year.
Fund for International
Unitarian Universalism
Makes grants to strengthen Unitarian/Universalist institutions worldwide. One meeting per year.
Fund for Unitarian Universalism
Provides grants to Unitarian Universalist groups that support innovative, challenging programs designed to have wide denominational impact. Funding is provided by the Veatch Program of the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock. Two meetings per year.
Fund for Unitarian Univeralist Social Responsibility
Provides grants to Unitarian Universalist groups that work to increase the involvement of UUs in social change, education, service, and advocacy. Funding is provided by the Veatch Program of the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock. Two meetings per year.
Health Plan Trust
The Health Plan Trust was established for the purpose of operating a self-funded health insurance plan for the staffs of Unitarian Universalist congregations, the UUA headquarters and field staffs, plus other eligible persons.
Investment Committee
Composed of investment professionals, oversees the investment of all UUA endowment funds. The current value of our endowment funds is approximately $87,000,000. One-day quarterly meetings.
Journey Towards Wholeness
Transformation Committee
Charged with strategically planning, guiding, facilitating, coordinating and
monitoring the transformation of the UUA into an anti-oppression, anti-racist,
multi-cultural faith community. This involves presentation of a progress report
to each General Assembly. One other meeting during the year plus phone conferences and email.
Ministerial Fellowship Committee
Has jurisdiction over all phases of ministerial credentialing. Candidates for
ministerial fellowship are interviewed by the Committee before fellowship is
granted. Additionally, the MFC has the authority to remove ministerial
fellowship. Three four-day meetings each year.
Openness Implementation Committee
Charged to clarify the functional application of Rule G-2.1 to the UUA Board
and all UUA committees, commissions and task forces. The Committee works in
collaboration with committee leadership, to create a clear, detailed process for
each group to establish effective openness practices and policies. It provides a
mechanism for congregations and individuals to submit comments about adherence
to this policy. The Committee will report no less than annually to the Board of
Trustees. Oversight will be provided by the Board of Trustees. This committee is
on-going, subject to oversight and re-evaluation after three years.
Panel on Theological Education
Evaluates programming at Unitarian Universalist seminaries and makes
recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding grants from the Theological
Education Endowment Fund. Meets two times each year.
Religious Education Credentialing Committee
Helps set and review standards, rules, policies and evaluative practices for
participants in the Religious Education Credentialing Program, evaluates
participants and their application and portfolio materials, and ensure that all
participants adhere to relevant rules and policies. Two meetings per year.
Regional Subcommittees on Candidacy
Four RSCC's ranging from 7 to 10 members depending upon region meet with aspirants who desire candidacy status as part of preparation for ministerial fellowship with the Unitarian Universalist Association. Two four day meetings per year.
For more information contact coc @ uua.org.
Last updated on Friday, March 21, 2008.
