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Policies

These policies, created by the congregation, Board of Directors and other standing committees or church groups, provide the framework for our church's operations. They may be viewed individually, below, or a full set can be viewed and downloaded here.

  • Membership

Levels of Standing
Membership Financial Contribution
Continuing Pledge Policy

  • Church Management

Role of the Executive Committee
Board Relationship to Committees
Use of Church Financial Resources
Openness of Church Management Operations
Board Decision Making Outside of Regular Meetings
Requests for Congregational Sponsorship of Individuals Preparing for Fellowship as UU Ministers
Letters to the Board Communications Policy

  • General Operations

Participation in Church Governance Activities
Priority in Use of Facilities
Use of Sanctuary Space
Use of Church as Emergency Shelter
Scattering or Burial of Ashes
Alcoholic Beverages
Use of UUCCSM Facilities by Political Candidates
Disruptive Behavior
Newsletter Policy
Website Policies
Use of Church Facilities for Personal Financial Gain
Use of Photographs of Church Members and Friends
UUSM Good Neighbor Parking Impact Reduction Plan
Rules of the Meeting
Procurement
Church Facility and Office Use by Members
Engaging Independent Contractors
Garden of Eternity
Animal Policy
Protection of Musical Instruments and Organ Loft

  • Finance

Budget Development Procedure
Requests for Supplemental Appropriations
Investment of Church's Liquid Assets
Checking and Investment Accounts - Establishment and Signatories
Use of Will Wright Bequest
Reimbursement for Gallery Wall Losses
Finance Operations
Designation of Housing Allowance for Ministers
Annual Financial Review
Reporting Official Membership
Congregational Resolutions to Implement the Recommendations of the Committee on Money

  • Personnel

Personnel Policy Manual

  • Administration

Order of Service Announcement Guidelines
File and Archive Retention Guidelines