The Board manages and directs the business of the Co-op in accordance with the Ontario Co-operative Corporations Act and the Co-op's Bylaws.

The Board's responsibilities include:

• Membership:
• approving or declining membership applications,
• setting the agenda for all members' meetings,
• reporting to the members on their activities,
• making sure that education about Co-operatives is available to all members,
• Finances:
• overseeing the financial affairs of the Co-op,
• making financial decisions for the Co-op,
• making sure that the Co-op has enough insurance coverage,
• Committees and Members:
• directing and co-ordinating the activities of all Committees,
• making sure that the Co-op property is well maintained,
• involving the Co-op in the broader Co-operative movement and in the local community
• Employees:
• giving a clear outline of the responsibilities of staff,
• hiring, firing, and directing employees as stated in the Bylaws,
• setting the salary and employment terms of employees,
• making sure that education about Co-operatives is available to employees.

The Board can delegate some of these responsibilities to Committees or staff.  However, the Board has final responsibility.

Facts about the Board:

• The Board of Directors is composed of eight co-op members who must sign a confidentiality agreement and a code of conduct.
• These directors are elected by the members of our co-op at our Annual General Meeting in the Fall.
• Every year, four new people are elected for a two year term; thus there are always fresh faces on the Board who are then mentored by the returning Board members.
• The officer positions on the Board include: President, Vice President, and Secretary.
• The Board typically meets twice a month.