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2020 Board of Directors Election
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THE RESULTS ARE IN!

Thank you to all of the Co-op Owners who kindly adapted to our new voting system! We appreciate everyone who took the time to participate in the 2020 Board of Directors Election -- this year's voter turnout was unprecedented with over 470 votes cast!

Please meet the newest members of the Fiddleheads Food Co-op Board of Directors!
Robin Harris     Sehar Mahmood   Liam Powers
Plus a Video Check-in with our current Directors:
We may not be able to meet in person but you can catch up with our Board of Directors here via video!
Take a peek at how they've been keeping busy during the pandemic, what they personally
love about the Co-op ​and how much they appreciate you (!) -  our awesome Owners!
The Fiddleheads Board is composed of 9 members, and with staggered 3-year terms.  It is both a privilege and serious commitment to represent the Fiddleheads owners as a Board Member.
​What does the Board do?
  • We hire and monitor the Fiddleheads General Manager (GM).
  • We set the GM goals (Ends) and the GM runs the day-to-day operations of the store.
  • The GM sets and uses reasonable interpretations to meet the Board’s Ends.
  • Ultimately, your Board is legally and financially responsible for the success of the Fiddleheads Cooperative.
  • We use Policy Governance to monitor the GM’s operations on a monthly basis.
  • Annually, we sign a Code of Conduct: disclosing personal or business-related conflicts of interest; agreeing to Board confidentiality; speak with one voice and committing to Board preparation and work.
  • We meet each month to review the GM’s performance in achieving the Ends we establish.
  • We follow an annual calendar focus on monitoring Ends and financial reporting.

What does the Nominations Committee do?
It is the role of the Fiddleheads Nominations Committee is to assist owners, interested in running for the Board, by providing information regarding:
  • What the Board does, and how it uses Policy Governance to achieve its work
  • ​What the typical time Board commitment requires
  • What the legal & fiduciary obligations are
  • What the Code of Conduct and board member expectations are

Fiddleheads policy states that any owner in good standing may run for the Board and can have their name placed on the ballot by notifying the Nominations Committee of their intent to run. 
What does the Board not do?
  • We have no role in the day-to-day operations of the Fiddleheads store.
  • We have no role in supervising store staff.
Policy Governance
The Board has adopted policy governance to guide us in decision making and developing our ends. Want to learn more? 
 
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Click Here to read a Policy Governance Quick Guide.
To view our Co-op ByLaws Click Here
To view our Board Policy Manual Click Here

​Interested in learning more about Co-ops? Visit the websites below:
CDS Consulting
www.cdsconsulting.coop

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Cooperative Grocer
www.cooperativegrocer.coop


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  • HOME
  • About Us
    • ZOOM Birthday!
    • Our Food Policies
    • Annual Report
    • What is Local?
    • Join Our Team - Apply!
    • Black Lives Matter
    • COVID-19 UPDATES
    • Sustainability Efforts
  • Departments
    • Fiddleheads Kitchen
    • Grocery >
      • Pre-Orders
      • Staff Picks
    • Bulk >
      • How to Shop the Bulk Section
    • Beer
    • Cheese >
      • Order Cheese
    • Bakery
    • General Merchandise
    • Pitch Your Product
    • Wellness >
      • Meet Local Wellness Producers
    • Produce >
      • Meet Our Local Farmers
  • Ownership
    • Ownership Application
  • Online Ordering
    • Login to Express
    • Getting Started Guide
  • Governance
    • Board Meetings & Minutes >
      • Bylaws & Policies
      • Board Meeting Minutes Archive
      • Committees
    • Call for 2021 Candidates!
    • 2020 Elections: Board of Directors >
      • 2020 Candidates
    • Annual Meeting
    • SB 138: CT Co-op Statutes
  • Upcoming Events
    • Past Events
  • Sales
    • Co-op Deals
    • Co-op Basics
    • Fresh Deals & Owner Extras
    • How to Save at the Co-op
  • Community Involvement & Giving
  • Directions