The Nominating Committee encourages recommendations from the Congregation and the ministers. Starting in September, the Committee meets (monthly or more regularly) in closed sessions to discuss possible candidates. The Committee then meets with each potential nominee to discuss the Trustee role and determine interest. Once candidates show willingness to serve, their names are submitted by petition to the Board President/Secretary, with a minimum of 20 signatures needed. The petitions must be received no less than 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting (usually in May). The names are advertised to the Congregation. They are then voted on by the Congregation at the Meeting.
In addition, self-naming candidates can elect to submit a petition under the timing and process stated above.
Major attributes we seek in a Board of Trustees member:
1. Visionary leadership.
2. Available to commit time, energy, and talents to the Church (two meetings a month and readings throughout the month).
3. Ability to articulate the values and mission of MLUC, to the congregants as well as to the greater community.
4. Skillful at listening to and communicating with congregants.
5. Ability to oversee Church finances and other assets.
6. Willing to work within MLUC’s current governance model with the eye to constant improvement.
