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What
is the Board of Directors and what does it do?
The
Board of Directors is the governing body for the
owners of Wheatsville. It is composed of nine
people, all owners of Wheatsville, elected by
owners. A maximum of two directors may also be
employed by the cooperative, although all directors
represent the ownership at large rather than any
special subgroup. Terms for Directors may range
from one to three years as needed to ensure no more
than three terms are scheduled to expire every
year. The board is responsible for ensuring
organizational performance on behalf of all of
Wheatsville's owners.
This
work includes developing clearly stated
expectations through written policies; delegating
responsibility for, and authority over, the
achievement of stated objectives; and monitoring
compliance with written policies. As Will Rogers
said “Even though you are on the right track
- you will get run over if you just sit there.”
The Board of Wheatsville should be strategic and
visionary with its view toward the future of our
cooperative, rather than focusing solely on the
short-term. The current board has been focusing on
three big questions:
•How
can Wheatsville benefit community?
•What
is the significance of the cooperative economy?
•How
can Wheatsville promote the transformation of
society?
By
devoting time to focus on the big-picture vision of
Wheatsville, the board will ensure that we
adequately position our organization for the
maximum benefit of our owners, as well as
anticipate trends and values which may have a
critical impact on our relevance and survival.
The
Board governs the organization and delegates all
operational duties to one employee, the General
Manager. We are involved in strategic planning,
financial oversight, ownership linkage, and
community outreach.
What
does the Board of Directors NOT
do?
The
Board of Directors does not make decisions about,
become involved with, or take part in any of the
day-to-day activities or decisions regarding the
operation of Wheatsville Co-op. The board's sole
official connection to the operations of the
cooperative is through the general
manager.
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