Meet Your Board of Directors!
The Board of Directors plays a critical role in ensuring the continued success and health of this important organization. We represent all the Owners in determining appropriate organizational performance. The Board is primarily engaged in developing the vision and long-term viability of the Co-op. The Board does not run the store nor do they have direct control over its daily operations. The Board seeks Owner input on the goals and vision of the organization. It reports periodically to the Owners on the Board’s activities, decisions, and compliance with board policies. The Board operates under what is called Policy Governance – a board operating system that emphasizes values, vision, and the empowerment of both board and staff.
What is the Board’s Role?
The Board of Directors is the legal representative of NHFC Owners and is responsible for the overall well-being of the Co-op. The Board exercises its authority through its relationship with the General Manager whom it hires and monitors. The Board’s expectations and requirements for the General Manager’s performance are clearly stated in the Board’s written policies. The Board ensures the Co-op’s success by verifying that the General Manager remains in compliance with those policies.
The Board does not involve itself in operational details. It does not make decisions about the products on store shelves, the specifics of personnel issues, or other day-to-day matters. The Board governs by declaring, through its policies, the results it wants and the actions it wants the General Manager to avoid while achieving those results.
How to Contact Your Board of Directors:
If you have any questions for the Board they can be contacted collectively at board@naturalharvest.coop or individually by using the links in their profiles below.
