Run a co-operative

Learn about the duties of the board of directors of a co-operative, including management of finances, meetings, elections, resignations and more.

Learn about the different types of votes at co-operative meetings, including when to use ordinary resolutions and the requirements of special resolutions.

Find out about the roles of directors and officers of a co-operative, including performing their duties and managing financial interests and contracts.

Find out what you need to record in your co-operatives register to keep track of your financial transactions and other details about your register.

Find out what you need to report to us about your co-operative’s business. Get details of annual general meetings, annual reports and auditors.

Find out how to call a special resolution and get us to approve and register the new rules.

Co-operative’s rules must set out what to do if a member has a dispute with a co-operative or a member.