About our Board of Directors
Our board of directors are co-op owners passionate about Seward Community Co-op and the cooperative business model. Our directors bring a wealth of varied backgrounds and skills to the board.
Our board of directors are co-op owners passionate about Seward Community Co-op and the cooperative business model. Our directors bring a wealth of varied backgrounds and skills to the board.
The board of directors exists to establish and articulate the vision for the future of the co-op. In addition, other key roles of the board are to hire and oversee the general manager, monitor the performance of the co-op relative to its Ends Statement, and ensure continuity of excellence in governance.
Candidates must be an owner of Seward Co-op.
All potential candidates are required to attend an online board meeting and candidate information session to be eligible to run in the election. Board meetings are held the last Tuesday of each month, calling to order at 6:15 p.m. The three candidate information sessions for 2023 have already passed.
Upon attending a board meeting, interested candidates learn more information on candidacy, receive documents with details about the expectations of candidates and obtain a candidate application. All interested candidates needed to submit a form and essay by Monday, Aug. 1.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to attend the Aug. 29 and Sept. 26 board meetings, in addition to a candidate forum in early October. The 2023 election will occur in October.