Ends Statements - The difference we make in the world.

Acting out of our values, and in accordance with our mission, UUCA will give to the world:

• A vibrant faith community for spiritual seekers that worship together, embracing lifelong religious learning and respecting different spiritual journeys.
• A loving community that provides support and care for others through both the best and the most difficult of times.
• A safe and welcoming community where all are valued.
• Children and youth, centered in the values of our religious community and nurtured in love, who are compassionate leaders in seeking justice and peace.
• People with a passion for social and economic justice who work together for human rights and a sustainable environment.
• A creative community that challenges us to see the world with new perspectives and gives voice to the human spirit through music and the Arts.

We are a place where hope is born - Hope that we as a congregation, nation, and world can live harmoniously, with arms that can reach across great divides to offer support, find friendship, and make peace. We give these gifts to the world.

Executive Limitations: Constraints on executive authority that establish the prudence and ethics boundaries

The Executive shall not cause or allow any practice, activity, decision, or congregational circumstance that is inconsistent with our Unitarian Universalist principles or is unlawful, imprudent or in violation of professional ethics, or commonly accepted business practices.

Tier 2 policies provide further clarification:
Treatment of Congregants and Staff
Compensation and Benefits
Financial Planning and Budgeting
Financial Condition and Activities
Asset Protection
Asset Utililzation
Grants and Contracts
Gift Acceptance
Communication and Support to the Board
Executive Absence
Executive Well Being

Board-Executive Linkage: How authority is delegated and its proper use monitored

The Board will hold the Executive accountable for the operational organization, its achievements and conduct, and for operating under an annual strategic plan approved by the Board.

Tier 2 policies provide further clarification on:
Composition of Executive
Unity of Voice
Accountability of Executive
Delegation to the Executive
Executive Performance Assessment

Board Governance: Specification of how the Board conceives, carries out, and monitors its own task

The Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta will govern through set policies and will act on behalf of the congregation to further the congregation's mission and chosen Ends.

Tier 2 policies provide further clarification on:
Governing Principles
Job Description
Annual Work Plan
Role of the President
Board Members Code of Conduct
Board Committee Principles
Cost of Governance
Complaint and Inquiry Process