Mercy Partners governance resources

Mercy Partners are publicly sharing their three booklets on board and leadership within a Ministerial PJP context.

Digital editions are available for download from the Mercy Partners website and printed copies are available upon request.

Below is information on the content of these excellent resources:

Partners in Mission: A Handbook for Directors

Contents
Foreword………………………………………………………………………….1
Introduction to Mercy Partners……………………………………………3
What are Ecclesiastical Goods in the Church?…………………………6
How Does Canon Law Define Administration of
Ecclesiastical Goods? …………………………………………………………8
Which Situations Require Approval by Mercy Partners? …..10
What are the Responsibilities of Ministries as
Administrators of Ecclesiastical Goods?………………………………..16
What are the Administrative Responsibilities
Related to Ecclesial Goods and Stable Patrimony?…………..18

Partners in Mission 2: Leadership Succession

Contents
Foreword………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
Succession planning in boards…………………………………………………………….2
Identifying the skills needed ……………………………………………………..5
The Skills Matrix……………………………………………………………………..6
Mapping the future……………………………………………………………….. 10
Recruiting for boards………………………………………………………………………..13
Recruitment strategies…………………………………………………………….13
Inducting and supporting new board members……………………………………..16
Induction ……………………………………………………………………………..17
Formation …………………………………………………………………………….19
Mentoring …………………………………………………………………………… 22
Evaluation…………………………………………………………………………… 23
Transitioning………………………………………………………………………..24
Responsibilities of board directors in Mercy Partners ministries ……………… 26
Final words……………………………………………………………………………………. 29
Appendices……………………………………………………………………………………..31
Appendix 1 Sample Skills Matrix ……………………………………………… 32
Appendix 2 Mercy Partners Formation Program Content………………33
Appendix 3 Board Quarterly Report Template …………………………….34
Appendix 4 Further Reading…………………………………………………… 37

Partners in Mission 3: Expectations of Ministry Directors and Key Executives

Contents
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………. 1
Organisational structure…………………………………………………………………….3
Reserve Powers…………………………………………………………………………………5
Responsibilities and expectations ……………………………………………………….. 7
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………. 14
Appendices……………………………………………………………………………………..15
Appendix 1 Procedure FORM 9.04 Ongoing Formation
of Mercy Partners Leaders………………………………………………………. 16
Appendix 2 Procedure FORM 9.03 Induction of
Mercy Partners Leaders……………………………………………………………17
Appendix 3
Policy 9.0 Formation……………………………………………………………… 18
A Heart for Mercy Formation Framework brochure …………………….. 19
Appendix 4 Procedure SPON 7.06 Appointment, Reappointment,
Resignation and Removal of Ministry Directors…………………………..20
Appendix 5 Procedure SPON 7.03 Conducting Ministry AGMs…………21
Appendix 6 Procedure SPON 7.07 Ministry Reports to Council ……….22
Appendix 7 Form SPON 009 Board Report Template …………………….23
Appendix 8 Form SPON 016 Reporting Schedule for Ministries ………24
Appendix 9 Procedure SPON 7.10 Professional Standards Procedure..25
Appendix 10 Form SPON 014
Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults……………………………..26