New co-op board president's actions led to resignations, legal battles, and contract termination. Discrimination claims and contract disputes ensued, emphasizing the need for fair and contract-compliant decisions.
New co-op board president's actions led to resignations, legal battles, and contract termination. Discrimination claims and contract disputes ensued, emphasizing the need for fair and contract-compliant decisions.
Suzanne Redgen, a nurse and board director at Nine-G Cooperative, shares insights on board diversity, building improvements, financing projects, and the importance of listening and reaching compromises within the co-op community.
The Dorie Miller co-op gets a new lease on life.
Boards need to make confidentiality requirements – and the consequences for breaching them – very clear to members.
Board decisions need to start with a clear focus on the goal.
Above all, new board members need to resist the urge to rush right in.
Collaboration and participation can prevent residents feeling ignored.
Take stock of what went well this year to plan for what's to come.