Policies

Constitution is different than policies

• Bylaws, membership rules, election rules, board structure and conflict of interest policy are like constitution and should not be changed without the approval of the organization members

• Policies are different than above but still should not modify or counteract the above constitution

Stage of masjid policy

• Development

• Approval and review

• Numbering and documentation in policies manual

• Education and training

• Implementation

• Revision if needed

Who should develop masjid policies

• BOD is responsible for developing policies

• Policies should start at the level of department that will implement the policy.

• The input of the people affected by the policy is also very important

• BOD should also consult with members, staff, volunteers and anyone else who may be affected by the policies.

• The people in the community with knowledge and experience in the subject matter of the policy should also help write and finalize policies

• Legal, financial and other professional advice may also be needed

Who should approve masjid policies

• Approved by appropriate department

• Attached to the input of the people affected

• Attached to the professional opinion

• Approved by BOD

• Posted for review and comments by the members

Documentation

• Policies manual

• Available for review to all members (preferably online)

• All revisions history

Education and training

• Some policies add new tasks, services, committees and they take education, training and real time exercise to implement

• This should also be arranged by BOD or the executive office

Implementation

• By BOD, the committee, staff, volunteers, and members affected

• Internal audit committee makes sure the policies are followed

Revision

• Some revision are needed because of feedback

• It is better to review all policies regularly (like every 2-3 years) and accommodate the feedback that was received

election

membership

general assembly

volunteerism

job description

evaluation

internal audit

external audit

announcement

ads

secrity

maintenance

visitors

board meetings

imam

media

interfaith