 what is the
role of a director?
Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society has a Board of ten Directors, one of whom is choosen by the Directors themselves to be Society President. Irrespective of background, occupation or work status, they all believe in co-operative Values and Principles and possess a desire to work together for the benefit of the members and the community.
The Board meets regularly to determine the Society’s policies and direction, and to monitor progress in line with agreed strategy. The Chief Executive Officer, who advised and guides the Board, and his team of Managers are responsible for putting the Board’s policies into practice. Directors give the equivalent of a few hours each week and receive regular and ongoing training to help them to carry out their duties and equip them for positions of greater involvement.
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who can be a director?
Any member can stand for elective office so long as they meet the nomination criteria (see below). Directors serve terms of up to three years and can stand for re-election for up to three consecutive terms. There are opportunities for new Directors to be elected annually. Directors are elected into office by the members and the voting results are announced at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
requirements to become a director
- Members wishing to become a Director need to have been a member of this or another Co-operative Society in the UK for at least two years at the date of their nomination;
- They also need either
- to have held at least £250 in their share capital account for at least a year, or
- to have made purchases from the Society of at least £500 in the twelve months immediately preceding their nomination.
Shareholding and/or purchasing levels must be maintained during the Director’s term of office.
interested? If you would like more details about any elective office, please contact us at the following email address:
Secretary - roger@chelmsfordstar.coop
Member Relations Officer - memberrelations@chelmsfordstar.coop
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