Committees
Our committees support the Co-ordinating Body with their work, give more members a opportunity to be involved in the governance of our Co-op and bring their expertise, values and passion to our Co-op.
Our Governance
Member democratic control is a core co-operative principle with our Co-op governed by a Co-ordinating Body that is made up of and accountable to our members, who attend our General Meetings each year.
Your Co-ordinating Body
The Co-ordinating Body is the elected ‘board of directors’ of our co-operative. Three members are elected each year at our AGM. The Co-ordinating Body is responsible for guiding our strategy, safeguarding our resources and ensuring the management of our co-op remains aligned with our social, environmental and co-operative values.
Maureen O'Donnell
Chair
Paolo Bostrenghi
Treasurer
Jonas Poulsen
Board Member
Bróna Ní Chobhthaigh
Board Member
Brigid Corcoran
Board Member
Elena San Juan Grande
Board Member
Marina Lambrakis
Board Member
It could be you!
Two vacant positions
Governance Knowledge Base
We have created a knowledge base of all the key documents and policies that members need to understand how our co-operative is governed and operated.
Co-op Constitution
Our governing document is our rulebook (a.k.a our Constitution) which sets down how our food democracy works.
CB Meeting Summaries
The CB meets on the second Monday of every month, and you can read summaries of these meetings below.
Board Policies
The CB has approved a suite of policies to govern the Co-op. You can find the full suite below.
Organisational Policies
The CB has approved a number of important operational and organisational policies. You can find the full suite below.
Finance, Audit & Risk
Chair: Martin Nolan
The CB is supported in the areas of finance, audit and risk by a committee of members with appropriate skills and experience. The committee is always looking for new members, so consider reach out.
Download the Terms of Reference (PDF 242kb – opens in a new window).
Nomination & Governance
Chair: Maureen O’Donnell
The CB is supported with its governance and succession role by a committee of members with appropriate skills and experience. The committee is always looking for new members, so consider reach out.
Download the Terms of Reference (PDF 116kb – opens in a new window).
Members' Affairs
Faciliator: Robert Cazacuic
The CB is facilitating the start of a Members’ Affairs Committee to provide a space for members to ask questions, share ideas and get involved without the commitment of joining the CB or one of the committees.
General Meetings
Annual General Meetings
The Co-op holds an Annual General Meeting each year to hear reports, adopt accounts, elect the CB and a number of other important actions.
Special General Meetings
From time to time, the Co-op holds Special General Meetings to consider important topics like changes to our Constitution or to authorise borrowing for purchases.
Becoming a Member
As a member, you gain access to our member benefits, which include member discounts, access to special orders, and can participate in our Co-op Community.
Through your membership of the Co-op, you will get access to an amazing community of people who share common values around food, the environment and building more resilient communities.