Co-op Governance

Prepared for the Environmental Justice League of Rhode Island Co-op Class
Prepared by Worcester Roots, November 2018
With Curriculum contributions from Boston Center for Community Ownership and Democracy At Work Institute

Find the Presentation Here.

View the video here on YouTube

Find Worksheets Linked Below

Module 1:

• Values, Vision, Mission, Goals, and Strategies
  • Values Worksheet
  • Vision Worksheet
  • Mission Worksheet

Module 2:

• Rights and Responsibilities of Co-op Membership
  • Setting your membership fee and trial period
• Options for Decision Making
• Organizational Structure
• Decision Making Matrix Worksheet

Module 3:

• Documents that Define your Co-op
  • Sample Bylaws
  • Sample Articles of Organization
• Choice of Legal Entity
  • A more thorough chart
• Legal Resources