About Outlook
Governance
International Co-operative Principles
We subscribe and adhere to a set of principles that guide the international co-operative movement.
(As stated by the International Co-operative Alliance)
The Statement on Co-operative Identity was adopted at the 1995 General Assembly of the International Co-operative Alliance, held in Manchester on the occasion of the Alliance’s Centenary. The Statement was the product of a lengthy process of consultation involving thousands of co-operatives around the world.
DEFINITION
A co-operative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise.
VALUES
Co-operatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, co-operatives members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.
PRINCIPLES
The co-operative principles are guidelines by which co-operatives put their values into practice.
Voluntary and open membership
Co-operatives are open to everyone. You, your family, friends, neighbours and co-workers; individuals, organizations, non-profits and businesses; are all welcome as members of Assiniboine Credit Union.
Democratic member control
Co-operatives are controlled by their members through a "one member, one vote" process. As a member owner, you can run for the board, participate in elections and attend the Annual Meeting.
Member economic participation
Every member contributes an equal member share investment of $5 toward the equity of the credit union. Through electing your Board of Directors, all members have a say in how assets of the co-operative are allocated.
Autonomy and independence
The members control the co-operative democratically, and partnerships with other organizations will not affect the integrity and autonomy of the members’ co-operative.
Education, training and information
Co-operatives work to inform and empower employees, members, board members and the public through education, training and clear communication.
Co-operation among co-operatives
Co-operatives serve their members most effectively as well as strengthen the co-operative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.
Concern for community
Co-operatives work to ensure that their members are part of healthy, inclusive, sustainable and prosperous communities.