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2: Board defines expectations for your co-op’s general manager (GM/CEO) and provides policies & strategic goals.

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3: GM/CEO creates a business plan based on board’s expectations.

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4: GM/CEO delegates responsibilities to staff who help carry out the plan.

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5: Staff develop programs to support the co-op’s member-owners and their communities.

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6: GM/CEO collects data from staff about their efforts.

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7: GM/CEO shares results with the board.

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8: Board reflects on policies and updates them as needed.

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9: Member-owners provide input & feedback to board, GM/CEO & staff.

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