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Board responsibilities set criteria by which boards ensure a measure of accountability and may periodically review their performance.

The governing documents of your cooperative are the tools of corporate control.

The responsibilities of volunteer leaders are generally stated in the governing documents: bylaws, articles of incorporation and policies.

Revisions to Chapter 185, the cooperative incorporation statute for Wisconsin, were passed by the Wisconsin legislature in November 2017.

Members of the board of directors of a cooperative have the same duties and responsibilities as do directors of any other business. In addition, they have a few other responsibilities...

I visit hundreds of associations and chambers each year. Many of them have •• inspired me with their ideas and best practices. Here are a few of the lessons learned...

A limited equity cooperative (LEC) is a homeownership model in which residents purchase a share in a development and commit to reselling their share at a price determined by a...

They offer numerous reasons for the shortage: Generations have changed and don’t appreciate the opportunities.

Orientation is the process of delivering information to the board of directors. Generally, the directors listen and ask questions about their responsibilities

These rules are for co-ops managed by general meetings. This means that the whole membership forms the governing body of the co-op.

Make Good Use of the Treasurer & Finance Committee

It's one thing to sit through meetings; it's another to really listen, engage in discussion, and learn new things. Use these tips to reap the benefits

This Plan becomes an Exhibit to the Management Agreement that the owner, agent, and the Agency execute at the initial loan closing, and is a binding contractual obligation during the...

The organization’s leadership should know what needs to be executed to continue operations and protect assets in the event of the sudden, unexpected absence of the chief executive officer

In certain situations, it is prudent to delegate authority to staff to assume previously exclusive board responsibilities.

Last month, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in the case of Francis v. Kings Park Manor, Inc. reversed the dismissal of a race discrimination complaint...

This resource offers practical advice for building tenants who presently employ a professional manager or are considering hiring one.

One of the fundamental principles of cooperatives is that they are controlled democratically by the members who use them.

Like many metropolitan regions in the country, the Twin Cities are experiencing rapidly rising rents and a lack of affordable homes for sale.

AN ACT to authorize cities, incorporated villages, metropolitan districts, counties, and other public bodies to aid housing projects of housing authorities, housing commissions, and the federal government

There is no single authority for how associations operate. Every nonprofit and its board is unique. They are influenced by culture, resources, scope, and member expectations, among other factors.

Sitting in the Shadyspot Community Center boardroom, Juan, Sylvia, and Monika were fed up. Where were the other eight board members? Stefan, the board chair, should have called the meeting...

A guideline checklist for inducting new directors onto a co-operative board

A board’s ability to make sound financial decisions is the cornerstone of any successful co-op; however, the information needed for informed decisions can only come from management.