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governance The Co-op is led by a Board of Directors and several committees made up of owners and one staff member each. These dedicated Co-opers receive a 'support owner-worker' discount for their time (staff except).

If you would like to join a committee, please call Donna Kaiser at 753-3115 ext. 328 for information on openings. To run for a Board position, please refer to the Board section below.

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Board of Directors
Welcome, New Members!
2010-2011 Board of Directors



Responsibilities: As representatives of the shareholders, the Board establishes overall policies and objectives, sets financial goals and approves major financial transactions, approves employee benefits programs, selects the General Manager and evaluates his/her performance, and reviews and approves the annual budget. Meets: Each month on the third Tuesday, 6:30 - 10pm. Co-op owners are welcome to attend the meetings, with the first 10 minutes of the meeting open for owner comments. If you prefer, you may contact the directors by e-mail at faboard@peak.org. Meeting minutes
Running for the Board Owners interested in candidacy should contact Camille Freitag, Board Recruitment and Elections Committee Chair • E-mail: scribe@firstalt.coop Subject: BREC Chair • Mail: First Alternative Co-op, 1007 SE Third Street, Corvallis, OR 97333. Board application packets are available upon request. Applications are due each year by February 28th. Elections are held in June; Board training begins in June and the first Board meeting for the newly elected Board is in July.

Board Recruitment & Elections Committee	Executive Committee
Chairperson: First Alternative Board Member Members: Membership is composed of one or more board directors, one staff representative and up to three owners at large. Responsibilities: Tasked with maintaining excellence, continuity and stability in the leadership of the organization by assisting with recruitment of new Board members, developing/providing training programs, and assisting with the evaluation of Board performance. Meets: 1st Thursday of the Month at 6:30pm in the meeting room at the South Store. Meeting minutes Top	Chairperson: First Alternative Board President Members: First Alternative Board President First Alternative Board Vice President First Alternative Board Treasurer First Alternative Board Secretary First Alternative General Manager Responsibilities: Tasked with expediting the business of the Board through planning monthly board meeting agendas and an annual Board planning retreat, performing annual review of the General Manager’s performance and salary with recommendation to the full Board. Attendance: Open to First Alternative owners in good standing and other First Alternative Board Members. Executive sessions will be First Alternative Board Members only. Meets: 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 5:15pm. Meeting minutes
Finance Committee	Owner Relations Committee
Chairperson: First Alternative Board Member Members: Any active owner of First Alternative is eligible to serve on the finance committee, after approval by the Board. The membership shall include the general manager, the finance coordinator, at least one board member, and up to three owners-at-large. One-year appointments approved by the Board. Responsibilities: Tasked with ensuring that timely, accurate and understandable financial reports are provided to the Board; making recommendations to the Board on significant financial issues; and reviewing annual budget guidelines and procedures. Attendance: Open to First Alternative owners in good standing and other First Alternative Board Members. Executive sessions will be First Alternative Board Members only. Meets: First Wednesday of the Month at 5:30pm. Meeting minutes	Chairperson: First Alternative Board Member Members: Membership is composed of one or more board directors, one staff representative and up to three owners-at-large. Responsibilities: Tasked with being the primary conduit for communication and insight between owners and the Board through facilitation of owner meetings and owner surveys, as well as exploring/devising other means for obtaining owner input. Meets: 1st Tuesday of the Month at 12pm. Meeting minutes

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