ABOUT CO-OPS
ABOUT CO-OPS
WHAT IS A CO-OP?
WHAT IS A CO-OP?
A Co-operative is a business owned and democratically controlled by the people who use its services. Members make decisions, elect the Board of Directors, and share in the benefits of the organization.
A Co-operative is a business owned and democratically controlled by the people who use its services. Members make
decisions, elect the Board of Directors, and share in the benefits of the organization.
CO-OP VALUES
CO-OP VALUES
Co-operatives are guided by these values:
• Self-help
• Self-responsibility
• Democracy
• Equality
• Equity
• Solidarity
Co-ops also uphold honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others.
Co-operatives are guided by these values:
• Self-help
• Self-responsibility
• Democracy
• Equality
• Equity
• Solidarity
Co-ops also uphold honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others.
7 CO-OP PRINCIPLES
7 CO-OP PRINCIPLES
1. Voluntary and Open Membership
2. Democratic Member Control
3. Member Economic Participation
4. Autonomy and Independence
5. Education, Training and Information
6. Co-operation Among Cooperatives
7. Concern for Community
1. Voluntary and Open Membership
2. Democratic Member Control
3. Member Economic Participation
4. Autonomy and Independence
5. Education, Training and Information
6. Co-operation Among Cooperatives
7. Concern for Community
CO-OP GOVERNANCE
CO-OP GOVERNANCE
Each Co-op is governed by a Board elected by Members. Annual meetings allow Members to elect Directors, receive updates, and help shape the future of their Co-op.
Each Co-op is governed by a Board elected by Members. Annual meetings allow
Members to elect Directors, receive updates, and help shape the future of their Co-op.
