First Parish Bedford UU

The Personnel Committee has three basic purposes:

1. To advocate for the inclusion of UU principles in the exercise of the Parish’s responsibilities as employer;
2. To provide the Parish Committee (representing the Parish as employer) and staff (as employ-ees) with advice and guidance for the establishment and implementation of responsible per-sonnel policies and practices;
3. To monitor and report on the implementation of policies and programs.

Chair: Ron Green

In general, the Personnel Committee will:

• Stay current with employee/employer issues in the Parish;
• Participate in establishing and recommend changes to compensation and benefit programs;
• Monitor and facilitate the implementation of a performance review program;
• Investigate and recommend policies and practices where needed;
• Assist in recruiting efforts, as needed;
• Consult with affected parties and facilitate resolution of perceived conflict in the performance of work duties;
• Assist in resolution of individual issues which might arise from time to time;
• Consult with the individual Ministerial Relations and DRE Relations Committees from time to time.

The Personnel Committee will consist of three members, experienced in the management of church matters at First Parish and demonstrating strong capabilities in the personnel management area.  Members will be appointed and serve at the convenience of the Parish Committee.