Management & Operations

Guide

“Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support...

For the millions of Americans with mobility issues, emergencies such as fires and floods pose a particular challenge.

The most common problems raised are those involving management. In many cases, the people involved do not understand the management contract under which their co-op is operating; often, in fact,...

This guide is intended to provide licensed plumbers, building contractors, and interested homeowners with an overview of the fixtures, appliances, and actions that can help them conserve water and energy...

Every year, emergencies take a toll on businesses and industries in terms of lives and dollars. But something can be done. Businesses and industries can limit injuries and damage, and...

What is the Model Management Services Agreement?

A major duty of the board of directors is to hire and appraise the performance of the cooperative’s manager. In the past, this responsibility was typically recognized by the directors...

This guide has been prepared for direct dissemination to the general public and is based on the most reliable hazard awareness and emergency education information available at the time of...

Here’s what you can do to prepare yourself and your family

When arrears grow, the workload for staff and directors grows. They can avoid that extra work by

For Those with Special Needs

Sample Association Employee Evaluation Form

In this section of the guide, you will learn about preparedness strategies that are applicable to all disasters. You plan only once and can apply your plan to all types...

Co-operatives are businesses democratically governed by their members, who have committed to success, and their establishment requires more steps than a regular business.

Marketing provides the opportunity to build awareness of Extension’s programs and services; it also helps you to understand your customers’ needs and provides information to them in a more impactful...

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a highly toxic and potentially fatal gas that is odorless, colorless, and almost undetectable by humans until serious symptoms occur, and even then, it is often...

Associations, by their very nature, present distinct challenges to management and governance. Successful associations operate with an overarching value on participating elected leaders.

The housing your co-op owns is a valuable asset that provides an essential service to your members and the broader community. Responsible board members want to make sure that this...

The Citizens’ Preparedness Guide provides suggestions for preparedness in our homes, neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, places of worship, and public areas. These recommendations stem from the attacks against our country, but...

In conducting this research, CDS aims to gain a deeper understanding of the current state of the cooperative housing sector within its service area, which encompasses Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin....

These Millennium Development Goals are the focus of the world's development agenda today, with multilateral and bilateral organizations, governments, and civil society all seeking innovative ways to reach the goals...

Management has greatly improved as cooperatives have become larger, more diversified, and integrated to match similar advances in the marketplace and on the farm.

Cooperative directors hold a unique position in that they serve as both the decision-making body for the association and the protectors of members’ investments.