Stage 2: Choose a Membership Model
Back to RulesStep 3: Choose a membership model
There are three basic membership models:
- Joint Membership
- Principal and Associate Membership
- One-Member-Per-Unit
Refer to your current Rules 2.1, 2.2 and 3 to confirm the membership model you have right now. Use the Membership Model Discussion Guide to compare your current model to other options and discuss the various pros and cons of different approaches.
Step 4: Choose the membership model that’s right for you
Our Membership Model Discussion Guide and this video on membership models will help you work choose the membership model that’s right for your co-op.
Consult your members to find out what they think. You can do this at an informal information meeting called for that purpose or as part of a regular meeting of members. It’s best to settle this issue before tackling the other Rules.
Rules Tools for Stage 2
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