Governance spotlight
46 member organizations
36% women on the Board
2020: 32%
2019: 32%
Target: 50% by the end of 2025
2021 governance performance summary
Our co-operative governance.
As a purpose-driven co-operative we strive to meet the current and future needs of our members, clients and communities. Our co‑operative governance, through our members and our Board of Directors, keeps us focused on this purpose and aligned to our co‑operative identity.
Get to know our member organizations (pdf)“Co-ops in the Arctic share a vision of people working together to improve their social and economic well‑being. Co-operators has supported key initiatives in areas like the environment and mental health, consistent with our shared co-operative principles.”
We govern democratically and seek continuous improvement.
As a co-operative, we are governed by a “one member, one vote” democratic principle. Our member delegates and Board of Directors bring diverse insights, perspectives, skills and knowledge to our governance tables.
Our members keep us oriented to our purpose.
We are governed by a group of co-operatives, credit union centrals and representative farm organizations operating on a co-operative basis. Together, we deliver broad benefits to members, clients and communities.