French Broad Food Co-op is owned by more than 2000 Owners, governed by a Board of Directors, and operated by a paid staff. Owners have always been the backbone of the Co-op, supporting it financially and participating in governance. As a cooperative, we are committed to being responsive to our Owners and shoppers. This can best be accomplished when the Board reflects the wide diversity and interests of our Owners.

Board of Directors elections are held each year at the Annual Meeting & Party.

The Board has three primary duties.

• To ensure sound management of the co-op
• To act as trustees on behalf of the membership
• To set long-range goals and plan for the future

To fulfill these responsibilities, the Board of Directors focuses on four key areas:

• Hiring and evaluating the CEO
• Financial oversight
• Long-range strategic planning
• Recruitment of replacement director

Owners are invited to join us at our monthly board meetings, which can be accessed without reservations through this Zoom link from 5:30-7:30PM on the third Thursday of every month. During the meetings, a period of 10 minutes is set aside for owners to speak directly to the Board. Please note that board members do not generally respond to the owner comment period, although the feedback is certainly taken into consideration. Thank you!