Cooperative Bylaws

Cooperative bylaws should be created when forming a new cooperative and should include the following articles:

Article One - General

Article Two - Members

Article Three - Method of Operation

Article Four - Management of the Cooperative

Article Five - Meetings and Voting

Article Six - Changes in Membership

Article Seven - Mergers, Consolidation, or Dissolution

Article Eight - Amendment

Article Nine - Miscellaneous Provisions

Exhibit A - Cooperative Principles

Exhibit B - Current Membership

Exhibit C - Categories of Services