First Parish Bedford UU

Purpose

To provide operational management of First Parish in accordance with the annual plan and budget (membership approved), policies (board approved) and long-range plan (membership approved).

Members

• Senior Minister, Chair
• Assistant Minister
• Chair of Parish Council (appointed by the Parish Board)
• President of Parish Board
• Treasurer
• Church administrator
• Other staff at the Senior Minister’s discretion

Meetings

A minimum of once a month during the church year.
Roles and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate work of staff and volunteers to ensure optimal performance in all areas of church operations and ensure the successful fulfillment of projects, programs and initiatives.
2. Manage the church calendar.
3. Establish agendas for Parish Council meetings.
4. Approve any use of the contingency line item (annual budget) to cover unanticipated expenditures.
5. Provide the Board with a quarterly review of performance to budget.
6. Request Board action on any significant changes in the operating budget due to unforeseen emergencies or opportunities.
7. Lead and coordinate the preparation of the annual plan and budget.
8. Form and oversee task forces of volunteers and staff, as needed, to address particular operational issues or needs.

Individual members of the Leadership Team will serve as liaisons to the Committee Clusters and task forces.  A record of items discussed and actions taken will be provided to the Clerk for the permanent records.