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UOB Policy Manual

Unity of Bellevue's Policy Manual is divided into 10 sections. Sections 1-9 are viewable as one pdf.

Section 10 is viewable in several documents. Please note the following:

  • If there is no hyperlink it’s still under development. 

  • Section 10 is an area for attachments related to the policies which are primarily located in section 1-9. We will update these attachments frequently as needed.

  • Section 10 items noted with REFERENCE do not require Board approval and may be updated at any time. Most areas of Section 10 may be changed by staff simply submitting a request to the Governance Committee who has authority to make changes to section 10 without obtaining Board approval except as noted here. Those areas of Section 10 which DO require Board approval for changes:

    • 10.4, Nomination Committee References

    • 10.5, Sacred Service handbook

    • 10.6.3, Employment Contracts

    • 10.6.6, Performance Evaluations

    • 10.7.1, Guideline for writing a job description

    • 10.9, Guidance for Ministerial Transitions

  • The latest revision of sections 1-9 is October 2023, and is focused on content rather than an editor’s review. The intent is to be under review at all times. Further changes are coming in 2024. Here are the sections being actively worked on (other than for a rewrite):

    • 10.1 Definitions

    • 10.2.2 COE – LUT

    • 10.3 Organization and Communications

    • 10.5 Sacred Service Handbook

    • 10.6.3 Employment Contracts

    • 10.7.4 Board Officers Role Descriptions

    • 10.7.8 Center Administrator JD

    • 10.8.5 Board Meeting - Parliamentary Process

    • 10.9 Minister Transition Guide 

  • To propose a change to the Governance Committee, please email here.

1 - 9

Sections 1 - 9 cover:

Section 1: Policy Manual Guidance

Section 2: Employment

Section 3: Operations

Section 4: Ministries & Spiritual Development

Section 5: Membership

Section 6: Fellowship Groups

Section 7: Committees

Section 8: Finance & Stewardship

Section 9: Board of Trustees Operations

10

Download individual documents below

10.0: Appendices Table of Contents

10.1: Definitions - REFERENCE

10.2: Code of Ethics - REFERENCE

              UWM Code of Ethics

10.3: Organization and Communications - REFERENCE

            Organization Chart

10.4: Nomination Committee References

            10.4.1 NC Process and Timeline

            10.4.2 Board Member Application

            10.4.3 Board Member Qualifications

            10.4.4 Board Member Duties

            10.4.5 Canvas Letter

10.5: Sacred Service Handbook

10.6: Employee Recruitment, Legal, & Performance

            10.6.1: Legal Info - REFERENCE

                         10.6.1a Cobra Health Coverage

                         10.6.1b FLSA

                         10.6.1c FMLA

                         10.6.1d HIPPA

                         10.6.1e I-9 Verification

                         10.6.1f IRS Definition - W2 v. 1099

            10.6.2: Interviewing - REFERENCE

                         UWM Interview Guide

            10.6.3: Employment Contracts

            10.6.4: Reference Checks - Conducting or Receiving

            10.6.5: Onboarding - REFERENCE

                         New Hire and Executive Checklist

            10.6.6: Performance Review Template

10.7: Job Descriptions - REFERENCE

            10.7.1 Guidance for Writing JDs - UWM Template

            10.7.2 UOB Standard for Creating a Job Description

            10.7.3 UOB Board Member Job Description

            10.7.5 UOB Prayer Chaplain Coordinator - Trainer

            10.7.6 UOB Prayer Chaplain Position Description

            10.7.7 Minister Job Description

            10.7.9 AV Lead Job Description

            10.7.10 Music Director Job Description

10.8: Board Meetings - REFERENCE

            10.8.1 UWM 90 Minute Meeting Guidelines

            10.8.2 Board Meeting - Agenda Topics

            10.8.3 Board Meeting - Spiritual Aspect

            10.8.4 Board Meeting - Success Guide

10.9: Minister Transition, Guide for Board

10.10: Forms - REFERENCE

            Policy Manual Acknowledgement

10.11: Policy Manual Revision History

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