Democratic disruption at an annual meeting

by Chip Filson, CUSO Magazine

SECU’s October 11, 2022, annual meeting was a rare example of democratic cooperative governance.

Following the traditional annual meeting agenda, approval of minutes, the Chair’s report, election of directors, audit summary, and President/CEO Jim Hayes’ update, the Chair asked if there was any new business.

There was.

A member-owner presentation proposed two resolutions for the members to discuss and vote upon.

 

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