Co-operative Principles for housing co-ops
On September 23, 1995, the International Co-operative Alliance, the body
representing co-operatives worldwide, adopted new co-operative principles.
They appear in short form below.
1. Open membership
Co-ops are open without exception to anyone who needs their services and freely
accepts the obligations of membership.
2. Democratic control
Co-ops are controlled by their members, who together set policy, make decisions
and elect leaders who report to them. In primary co-ops each member has one vote.
3. Economic participation
All members contribute fairly to their co-ops, which they own in common. Co-ops
pay a limited return (if any) on money people have to invest to become members.
Surpluses are held for the future and used to improve the co-op’s services.
4. Independence
All agreements co-ops sign with outside organizations or governments should leave
the members in control of the co-op.
5. Co-operative education
Co-ops offer training to their members, directors and staff. Co-ops
tell the public what they are and what they do.
6. Co-operation among co-operatives
Co-ops work together through local, national and international structures to serve
their members.
7. Community
Co-ops meet members’ needs in ways that build lasting communities inside and
outside each co-op.
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