Members’ Meetings
OurCoop belongs to its Members through the Power of Co-operation.
The co-operative ideal is rooted in giving members a voice and a meaningful opportunity to shape the Society they own. Voting in Board elections, as well as on key matters at our annual and interim member meetings, is one of the ways we put this principle into action. As a co-operative, we are committed to giving our members the power to have a say in decisions that affect the Society, both big and small.
How the meeting year works
Notice arrives
22 days before the meeting, the agenda and any resolutions are sent to every member.
The meeting
In person and streamed live, open questions.
Results published
Within four weeks, we share the voting results of the meeting, as well as the full video stream of the meeting.
Voting
A Board of Directors that is elected by and from members is an important principle for OurCoop.
As part of our wider review of our governance arrangements, we are looking at the size and shape of the Board and how members will elect it.
The new governance framework will be put to members for approval in January 2027. Until then, OurCoop will continue to operate under the current transitional arrangements.
Stand for the Board
The board is elected from members, by members, with nominations open from January. That could be you.
Who you can vote for
Elected by and accountable to members. Any member who is actively trading with our businesses and has been a member for 6 months or more can stand. Find out more about the role of a director and how our board and committees work.
Rules and Constitution
Every resolution at the Annual Members' Meeting is decided under OurCoop's Rules, one Member, one vote, and the Rules themselves can only be changed by a member vote. The Rules, the code we follow, and how voting works all live under governance.
Related policies are published under financial performance.