Fifth Principle Task Force
Approved by the UUA Board of Trustees, October 21, 2007The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Board of Trustees voted to create a Fifth Principle Task Force per the attached charge:
Charge: The Fifth Principle Task Force will present two or more recommendations on the future configuration and content of General Assembly (GA). Areas to be examined include but are not limited to:
- off-site participation in GA, including voting
- reconfiguration of GA content to include current pre-GA functions, including leadership development and continuing education for laypersons and religious professionals
- GA frequency
- GA duration
Methods: The Task Force will meet the UUA requirements for openness.
Prior Related Task Forces: The Task Force will review the reports of the Economic Accessibility and GA Technology Task Forces.
Budget: The Task Force budget will provide for two face-to-face meetings per year, one of which should be held at GA.
Membership: Five persons appointed by the UUA Board of Trustees and a Board liaison. The Director of the General Assembly and Conference Services Office will serve as staff liaison. The President and Moderator shall serve as ex-officio members of the Task Force. All members must be very familiar with the role of General Assembly in the democratic processes of the Association. To be considered for appointment, fill out the Committee on Committees application form.
Staff Support: Staff support for the Task Force will be provided by the General Assembly and Conference Services Office.
Timeline: The Task Force will begin its work prior to GA 2008 and provide a final report to the UUA Board of Trustees by April 2010.
For more information contact coc @ uua.org.
Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008.
