Board Committees
Bridge Ministries

(Approved 10/9/02)

• Executive Committee
  • Acts on behalf of Board in time-critical decisions
  • Relates to the Executive Director for advice and consultation in implementing board decisions
  • Makes recommendations for board action
  • Sets board meeting agenda
  • Monitors adherence to By-Laws
  • Serves as personnel committee in regards to the Executive Director
  • Monitors risk management issues relevant to all aspects of the ministry
• Resource Development Committee
  • Provides leadership in developing and implementing strategies for raising the financial resources needed to meet the current and future needs of the ministry.
  • Forms Task Force Committees for fundraising events.
  • Provides leadership in garnering support from strategic members of the church and community.
• Board Development and Nominating Committee
  • Leads the board in developing a strategic process for recruiting and orienting new board members.
  • Takes the lead in implementing the recruiting and orienting process.
  • Provides leadership in board development resources and leads the board in its self-evaluation process.
• Finance Committee
  • Provides leadership in maintaining the financial accountability of the ministry by:
    • Developing and implementing an annual budget building process that leads to a proposed budget recommendation for the board's approval.
    • Monitoring the budget and providing monthly financial reports to the Board.
    • Developing and monitoring administrative and banking practices that ensure proper handling of financial assets.
    • Ensuring an annual independent audit.
    • Providing leadership in investment policies, practices and management of capital and reserve funds.

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