Nominating Committee

Purpose: The Nominating Committee nominates volunteers for all positions elected by the General Assembly except for President and Moderator. Key responsibilities: Publicize committee openings (volunteer opportunities), interview volunteers, check references, communicate with committee chairs, communicate with Board, communicate with 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. Originally posted on Himalayas