Nominating Committee

Purpose: The Nominating Committee nominates volunteers for all positions elected by the General Assembly except for President and Moderator.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Publicize committee openings (volunteer opportunities).
2. Interview volunteers.
3. Check references.
4. Communicate with committee chairs.
5. Communicate with the Board.
6. 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.