Governance & By-laws

The Calgary Co-op board is comprised of nine directors. Three directors are elected each year, although this may change based on board vacancies.

There are three officers of the board: chair, vice chair, and secretary. Board appointment of officers, committees and representatives takes place following the annual general meeting. The board is based on a democratic structure and is committed to ensuring good corporate governance within the Association. (Click here to view the articles or By-laws)

Details of board activities for the year may be found in the  Annual Report.

Articles and By-laws

At the 46th annual general meeting of Calgary Co-op, member-owners approved new articles and by-laws for the Association. The new articles can be accessed by clicking here. Click here to view the by-laws. Each year, in collaboration with the executive management team, the board reviews the Vision, Mission and Values of Calgary Co-op and sets the strategic direction for a five-year planning period. The board also sets annual goals for itself, which form the basis of the board's annual work plan.

Board Committees

The board operates with standing committees, having added a Performance and Compensation Committee in 2003, in part, to share the workload of the Governance Committee. Click on the committee name to view the mandate, membership, meetings held, major activities, and future challenges of each committee.