Seward Community Co-op

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. More info is available on our Board of Directors page.

Board Role and Duties

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.

• Attend monthly board meetings.
• Attend annual board retreat and board training sessions, including at least one day-long session per year.
• Prepare for board meetings by reviewing policies and analyzing reports.
• Serve on committees and work groups of the board as needed.
• Attend seasonal Co-op events to represent the Board of Directors.
• Maintain familiarity with the co-op’s governance procedures and policies, critical issues, and vision for the future.
• Act prudently in making decisions on behalf of the co-op.
• Understand the legal responsibilities of serving on the board.
• Serve as an ambassador to other co-op owners and our community.

Eligibility

All candidates must be an owner of Seward Co-op.

All candidates are required to attend one online board meeting and one candidate information session to be eligible to run in the election.

Board meetings are held virtually on the last Tuesday of each month, calling to order at 6:15 p.m. This year’s information sessions have already passed.

Become a Candidate

The deadline to become a candidate in the 2024 Election has passed. Please look forward to next year’s process, which should start in May! If you have any questions in the mean time, feel free to send an email to board@seward.coop.