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Appendix I – Elements of the Carver Policy Governance System
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The Carver model is a well regarded governance methodology in the not-for-profit and private sectors. Key elements of the Carver method include:
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Owners
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The key stakeholders in an organization. These are typically identified as “legal owners” (as specified in the CUC’s By-laws – i.e. our member congregations) and the “moral owners” who are impacted by the CUC’s activities, or are a key contributor to its success, such as our Youth, Ministers and others.
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Vision
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A statement describing the anticipated or imagined state of the environment in which the CUC operates, improved through the CUC’s efforts.
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Mission
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A statement describing the role the CUC sees itself playing in achieving the Vision.
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Ends (Goals)
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A series of statements of explicit goals of the organization, which, taken together, fulfil our Mission and Vision.
“Ends” describe the outcomes that the CUC’s owners want to create through their national organization. Ends provide direction in a form that enables the Board and the Executive Director to be held accountable.
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Ends Interpretation
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The practical interpretation of the Ends by the Executive Director that is used as the basis for developing specific Action Plans.
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Action Plan
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Overall strategies and action items to meet the Ends (as interpreted by the Executive Director in the Ends Interpretation). This includes overall plans for the programs and services of the organization, together with an identification of the required resources (human, financial, etc.).
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Annual Plans & Budget
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Annual action plans, with accompanying budgets, describe what will be achieved in the year and at what cost.
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Monitoring
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The CUC Board monitors the degree to which the Executive Director and staff achieve the Ends. The monitoring schedule and reports are available to members on the CUC website.
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