John Smith, President
The Board of Directors at First E is a volunteer group of active members who serve for one year at a time in an elected capacity. The Board is legally responsible and liable for overseeing all aspects of the First E organization and facilitates the core activities of our mission. All are welcome to come to our meetings. They are usually on the first Monday of every month at 7 pm in the basement. Typically, the time and place will be confirmed by email in the main weekly email the week before the meeting.
At our meetings, please be aware that we try to address all walk-in issues raised by members toward the beginning to respect your time.
Duties and Functions of the Board
Subject to limitations which are provided elsewhere in these By-laws, the duties and functions of the Board shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:
- Maintain custody and management of all property and operations of the Congregation; and maintain accountability for the expenditure of all funds;
- Adopt, amend, rescind and implement policies, rules and regulations which are consistent with the duties and functions of the Board and with decisions of the membership;
- Work closely with the professional congregational staff to ensure that the needs of the membership and its stated goals are adequately met;
- Establish and provide direction to such committees and/or guilds deemed appropriate, define their duties and prescribe their powers.
- Develop and approve the annual Congregation operating budget and make it available to the Congregation;
- Submit a full statement of financial condition to the membership on an annual basis and conduct an annual audit;
- Appoint, as appropriate, delegates and alternates to represent the Congregation at meetings of the Unitarian Universalist Association and other denominationally-related bodies;
- Maintain accurate and open records of all its meetings, except Executive Sessions;
- Oversee all publications of the Congregation, including but not limited to Sunday bulletins, monthly newsletters, brochures, press releases, other promotional materials, and website;
- Recommend revisions to the By-laws as appropriate.