Governing Circle
INUUC Bylaws state the main purpose of the Governing Circle:
The purpose of the Governing Circle of Trustees (“Governing Circle”) acting on behalf of the members, is to see that the Congregation achieves the goals of its mission statement and complies with the INUUC Bylaws and the INUUC covenant. The Governing Circle will act with appropriate use of Congregation resources and avoid actions that are inconsistent with the INUUC Bylaws and the INUUC covenant. (From bylaws V-1, 07/21)
The members are elected by the congregation and have a role similar to a traditional Board of Trustees. This circle’s responsibilities include creating vision and mission for both the Coordinating Circle and the congregation, setting annual goals for the congregation, and generally making sure the congregation is moving along in agreed directions.
Mission:
- To partner with the congregation to accomplish their goals and mission
- To model the tenets of dynamic governance
- To take in the support and guidance of the UUA and the larger community in which we sit
Aims:
- Create an annual short list of Open Questions about the Church’s future
- Create an annual Vision of Ministry, consisting of a short list of top-priority areas where INUUC will advance its work in the coming year
- Create an annual Ministry Evaluation of the Church’s success or difficulties in achieving the prior year’s Vision of Ministry
- Develop a Strategic Plan, to be updated every three to five years
- Determine a INUUC Mission Statement, to be updated as needed
- Provide oversight of Administrative Circles: Leadership Development, Finance and Coordinating