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Board-appointed committee to comprehensively renew the UUA bylaws: assess coherence, align bylaws with UU values and governance practice, gather stakeholder input, draft proposals with the Board, and prepare clear rationale for General Assembly consideration.

Serve a multi-year commission that independently reviews Association functions, studies issues of concern, suggests approaches, and reports findings to the General Assembly at least every four years.

The committee publicizes volunteer openings, interviews candidates, checks references, recruits and vets nominees, and communicates with committee chairs, the Board, and the Appointments Committee. Members must maintain confidentiality and work cooperatively while spending substantial time on candidate discussions and reference checks.

Serve as a funding panel member reviewing 8-16 grant applications annually, evaluate proposals on Foundant, contact applicants for updates, participate in 1-2 Zoom meetings, and help make consensus funding decisions that support international Unitarian/Universalist growth.

Recruit and vet volunteers for Board-appointed and mid-term elected committees: publicize openings, interview candidates, check references, and communicate with committee chairs, the Board, and the Nominating Committee. Attend two in-person meetings and General Assembly as required. Serve a two-year term with possible renewals.

Volunteer board committee member responsible for oversight of financial reporting, internal controls, external auditors, compliance monitoring, and enterprise risk management. Attend three yearly meetings, review pre-read materials, and contribute expertise in finance, audit, or related areas to support effective risk and governance practices.

The ECPC oversees and facilitates the association's election processes, handling candidate covenanting and conflicts, receiving campaign financial reports, and hosting candidate forums. Works with the Board Secretary to process election information and meets monthly virtually and briefly in-person at General Assembly. Two-year volunteer term with renewal limits.

Volunteer committee responsible for recruiting, vetting, and presenting at least two qualified nominees for UUA President. Tasks include active outreach, reference checks, candidate assessment against mission-driven and leadership criteria, collaboration with the Board, and maintaining confidentiality throughout a multi-phase process. Significant time commitment over a five-year term; most meetings are virtual with expected attendance at General Assembly.

Volunteer committee members implement the UUCEF investment policy, set asset allocation, monitor performance, control costs, ensure accounting and audit practices, and assess SRI policies in collaboration with the Socially Responsible Investing Committee.

Volunteer seven-member committee appointed by the UUA President to govern the Music Leadership Certification program: set policy, approve curricula, select and evaluate candidates, review portfolios, conduct end-of-program evaluations, and make final certification recommendations. Meets 11 times per year (90 minutes each) plus one annual 2.5-day in-person meeting. Two-year terms with up to three renewals. Members must be AUUMM members and serve as congregational music leaders.