The Membership elects new members to our Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting held at the end of March each year. The Nominating Committee accepts Board of Director applications November through December 31.
The Unity North Board of Directors is a diverse group of volunteers dedicated to upholding the Bylaws of Unity North Atlanta and advancing UNA’s Mission.
If you meet the qualifications below and are dedicated to helping us grow our Ministry, we invite you to download and fill out this application and email the completed form to NominatingCommittee@unitynorth.org. You will then be asked to undergo an interview by the Nominating Committee.
Qualifications for Board of Director Nominations:
- Has been an active member of Unity North for at least one year.
- Shall commit to live in accordance with the principles of love as taught by Jesus Christ and other spiritual masters, and the tenets of Practical Christianity as expressed in the five (5) Principles of Unity, and supported by UNA and its Spiritual Leader.
- Works to further the purposes of UNA through active interest, love, and financial support.
- Is a sincere and continuing student of Unity and is conversant with its teachings. (Members should have completed at least one Unity course in the year prior to nomination to be considered and commit to attending at least one such class each year during service on the Board.)
- Shall participate in at least one Board designated committee for the duration of their term.
- Has demonstrated leadership capabilities.
- Shall not have a spouse, parent, child, or significant other already serving as a board member or staff member. Shall not be a Licensed Unity Teacher and shall not be currently receiving compensation from UNA.
- Is visible, available, and accessible to the congregation.
- Is willing and able to commit to serving a 3-year term on the board and to 8–12 hours per month to board meetings and other duties.
- In addition to the above qualifications, consideration may to given to candidates with expertise required by the board. For example, finance, marketing, human resources, etc.
INELIGIBILITY:
A candidate who unsuccessfully applies for a staff position reporting to the Board becomes ineligible to serve on the Board for two years from the date the successful applicant begins that position. During this two-year period, the unsuccessful candidate may still run for the Board, but may not be seated until the two years have elapsed.*
*Applications for a Board position are accepted through midnight on December 31st of the year preceding the Spring election in which the candidate runs.
BOARD MEMBER EXPECTATIONS:
Support the Mission and Vision of Unity North Atlanta, and respect the views of the Spiritual Leader, Executive Director, and fellow Board members. Recognize that authority rests only with the full Board when it meets in session, and bring forward any congregant concerns that could significantly affect the Membership. The role is to advise and support operations, not to manage them, and act responsibly and equitably for the benefit of the Membership we serve.
Disclose any conflict of interest as outlined in the Unity North Atlanta Church Overview, Section III C, and maintain strict confidentiality on all personnel matters brought before the Board. Once a vote has taken place, support the Board’s unified position regardless of personal view, and avoid using the position to unduly influence others on issues before the Board or Membership. Board members will not receive compensation from UNA, per Bylaws Article 4.04. Should a Board member choose to resign, they must submit a written resignation to the Board Chair, who will hold it for consideration for 30 days — during which they have the right to rescind it.