Thanks to Molly Palmer Masood of East End Food Co-op for this amazing infographic!

Cooperative businesses and their boards are governed by bylaws and policies. These structures keep the business, its employees, and its volunteer board accountable to Owners and to the Seven Cooperative Principles on which we’re founded.

To read Prairie Food Co-op's Bylaws, which detail our purpose, principles, structure, and the rights and responsibilities of Owners and Board Directors, please click here.

To read Prairie Food Co-op's Policy Register, which connects our Cooperative Principles to governance at all levels – staff, management, Board, and Owners – please click here.