The purpose of the Board is to govern and guide the Co-op on behalf of the members. It does so through written policies covering four areas:

1. Ends or long-term goals for the Co-op.

2. Board-General Manager Relationship—delegates operational authority to the GM, specifies GM accountability, and describes how the Board fulfills its fiduciary responsibility by monitoring progress towards ends and compliance with policies.

3. Executive Limitations—stipulate that the GM is authorized to use any means he or she chooses to achieve the prescribed ends except those means that are explicitly excluded. For example, don’t break the law; avoid financial conditions that would jeopardize the co-op.

4. The Board’s Governance Process—specifies governing methods, Board job description, agenda planning, Board President’s role, Directors’ code of conduct, and more.
Board members serve two-year terms and are not compensated. The Board meets monthly and encourages members to run for office; especially members who:

   · Are visionary—who can see past the way things are now, and see
     what might be.
   · Are conceptual thinkers—who have the ability to see issues in their
     proper context; to see which principles an issue or event falls
     under.
   · Grasp the big picture—who are adept at putting each issue into a
     perspective guided by a larger view.
   · Are connected to the ownership—who are committed to seeking
     out, listening to, and learning from members’ ideas, opinions, values  and principles regarding Weavers Way.
   · Demonstrate moral courage—who are willing and able to stand up
     and speak out even when it is uncomfortable.
   · Can work in a group—who are capable of working through
     differences, and respect diverse points of view.
   · Can allow others to lead—who can accept responsibility and
     delegate authority.