Nominating Committee

Purpose: The

Nominating Committee

nominates volunteers for all positions elected by the General Assembly except for President and Moderator.
Key Responsibilities:
Publicize committee openings (volunteer opportunities).
Interview volunteers.
Check references.
Communicate with committee chairs.
Communicate with the Board.
Communicate with the Appointments Committee.
Skills Needed:
Be able to openly give and receive feedback regarding presentation and style with minimal defensiveness.
Capacity to work sensitively and cooperatively with others.
An ability to keep confidentiality about personal conversations and assessments.
Have an understanding of the UUA structure, governance, and an awareness of pressing associational issues and needs.
Have some experience with other selection and nominating committees, i.e., at church or cluster level.
Length of Term:

3 years, with the possibility of one additional term.
Meetings:

1 in-person 2-3 day meeting, 1 meeting at GA, several videoconference meetings throughout the year.
Additional Information:

Volunteers on the Committee spend extensive time discussing candidates, recruiting, attending to reference checks, and interviewing.

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