About our Board

Composed of 9 members elected annually by the membership, the Board is legally responsible for running Harvest. They are elected for one to three year terms annually in October and November. The Board hires and supervises the General Manager, sets the strategic direction for the Co-op, and approves overall policies.

Role Of The Board

• Guide and monitor the cooperative in the best interest of member owners as a whole
  • Understand the needs and values of members
  • Communicate with and be accountable to members
  • Articulate mission, vision and expected outcomes
  • Preserve member control, protect member assets and ensure sustainability of the cooperative
  • Ensure avoidance of illegal, unethical and imprudent activities and conditions
• Delegate company operations to management and ensure accountability
• Perpetuate an effective board