Board Director candidates must: 
- Be an owner in good standing and committed to our values, vision and ends of the Co-op
- Commit to a 3-year term of service and attending all meetings
- Have consistent time for Board service (8-10 hrs monthly)
- Enjoy working collaboratively and a willingness for collective decision-making
- Help to create an inclusive and welcoming environment

1. Attend at least one Board meeting and/or meet with current Board Directors before Sept 1. 

2. Discuss your candidacy with one or more Director

3. Complete this Declaration and provide a Candidate Statement that includes:
   - Why you would like to serve on the Co-op Board of Directors. Please include skills, interests, and experience you would bring, including your top two personal/business skills.
   - How many hours are you able to commit to  Co-op Board of Directors activities per month?
   - What do you think is the most important role of the Board (collectively) and a Board Director (individually)? 
   - Please share something you think the Co-op should focus on in the long term.
   
   Your candidate statement can be submitted to info@cookcounty.coop

Candidate Declaration 

I declare that I am a candidate for the Cook County Co-op Board of Directors and: 
- I recognize that as a Board Director I will have a fiduciary responsibility to the owners to act in an informed and prudent manner
- I recognize that as a Board Director I will have a duty to represent the owners at large and to act in the collective’s best interests (not those of any faction thereof)
- I understand that requirements of serving as a  Board Director include, but are not limited to: 
     - Becoming familiar with the Co-op’s bylaws, policies and financial statements
     - Becoming familiar with Policy Governance as it relates to the Cook County Co-op
     - Attend board training sessions,
     - Be prepared for and attend monthly board meetings (4th Tuesday of the month)
     - Serve on one or more committees throughout the year