Job Descriptions for the Mid-South District

 

Social Justice Trustee

 

Proposed Revision 02/25/06

To review last year of each term

SOCIAL JUSTICE TRUSTEE

Term – 3 years (Term is concurrent with that of the Growth & Support Trustee)
 

The Social Justice Trustee is a voting member of the Mid-South District Executive Board with the primary responsibility of serving as district liaison on social justice related issues with the district congregations, Unitarian Universalist Association, and Unitarian Universalist Service Committee.

Members of the board accept the duties assigned in the Mid-South District bylaws, hold in trust the mission and vision of the district, and set and ensure adherence to the district’s policies. Attendance at board meetings and attentiveness to board communication (including electronic) are expected of all board members.

Each board member accepts the responsibility for keeping the board and the district apprised of the work of his/her area of responsibility, presenting reports to the board at each of its meetings, offering news for district publications when appropriate, and preparing a summary annual report for the Mid-South District Annual Assembly.

Board members understand they are a part of the leadership of the Mid-South District and attend and participate in events and conferences of the district whenever possible. They are particularly expected to attend the MSD Annual Assembly/Annual Meeting.

Board members agree to submit timely expense reports to the MSD bookkeeper and annual budget planning information to the MSD Treasurer/Finance Committee Chairperson.

 

The Trustee for Social Justice chairs the Social Justice Committee of the Mid-South District. As chairperson of the committee, the Trustee recruits committee members (with the help of the Leadership Development Committee and district staff) and provides leadership for the committee as it carries out its charge.

 

The Social Justice Committee is charged to:

  • Educate, alert, link and sometimes organize Mid-South UU congregations and their members around issues of justice in the world – social, environmental, and economic.
  • Alert and update Mid-South UUs about justice issues that are urgent.
  • Alert and update Mid-South UUs about events and opportunities for public witness.
  • Pay special attention to the priorities of the UUA around justice and provide education for district congregations.
  • Pay special attention to the programs of the UUSC and provide education for district congregations.
  • The Social Justice Committee will make much use of the district’s electronic communication networks and website in doing its work.
  • Create alliances among organizations whose mission is dealing with social justice issues and support groups organized to deal with these issues.
  • Create and offer opportunities for social justice programs or workshops in the district both at district conferences and, as appropriate, at special conferences. Occasionally host events in local congregations.