Voting 
A chance to have your say! 
Every year, members have the chance to elect their Board of Directors and Member Engagement Committee representatives. You can even stand for election yourself, if you’d like to. Members all have the opportunity to vote on key matters about your Society at the AGM and Half Yearly meetings.
A chance to have your say!
Every year, members have the chance to elect their Board of Directors and Member Engagement Committee representatives. You can even stand for election yourself, if you’d like to. Members all have the opportunity to vote on key matters about your Society at the AGM and Half Yearly meetings.
A chance to have your say!
Every year, members have the chance to elect their Board of Directors and Member Engagement Committee representatives. You can even stand for election yourself, if you’d like to. Members all have the opportunity to vote on key matters about your Society at the AGM and Half Yearly meetings.
A chance to have your say!
Every year, members have the chance to elect their Board of Directors and Member Engagement Committee representatives. You can even stand for election yourself, if you’d like to. Members all have the opportunity to vote on key matters about your Society at the AGM and Half Yearly meetings.
Society Elections
What are the Society Elections?
The society elections are your chance to have your say! Every year, members have the chance to elect their Board of Directors and Member Engagement Committee representatives. You can even stand for election yourself, if you’d like to.
Board & MEC Elections 2022
The Society's annual election process starts on 13 June with nominations opening at 9am. You will see posters displayed in stores and branches and there will be information on our website.
If you wish to stand for the Board, you have to attend a Candidates Forum taking place on 30 June and 14 July at 6pm.
The Elections themselves are held in September, when we ask members to vote on those candidates who have put themselves forward for election.
Why do we hold elections?
The co-operative ideal is based on members having the chance to vote so that everyone will feel heard, valued and appreciated. The Society elections are a way of putting this into action; as a co-operative, we are committed to giving our members the power to make decisions – big and small.
How can I get involved?
If you’d like to stand for election, click here to find out everything you need to know. You’ll find a summary of the role of a director within the Society and the qualification criteria you need to meet.
You can also find out about joining our Member Engagement Committee by clicking here.
Your AGM & Half-Yearly Meetings
Each year we hold your annual general meeting and half-yearly meetings. These meetings not only provide an update on our performance, activities and campaigns but also give you the opportunity to have your say and vote on key decisions that will help shape the future of our Society.
Your AGM 2022 Voting Results
Approval of the minutes from AGM 2021:
|
For |
Against |
Abstain |
|
276 |
6 |
23 |
Approval of the minutes from SGM 2021:
|
For |
Against |
Abstain |
|
265 |
3 |
36 |
Adoption of the Annual Report & Accounts
|
For |
Against |
Abstain |
|
285 |
5 |
13 |
Reappointment of auditors
|
For |
Against |
Abstain |
|
275 |
12 |
16 |
Approval of distributions
|
For |
Against |
Abstain |
|
276 |
17 |
11 |
Remuneration report (advisory vote)
|
For |
Against |
Abstain |
|
249 |
32 |
26 |
Your Half Yearly Meetings 2021 Voting Results
Adoption of the Half-Year Report:
|
|
For |
Against |
Abstain |
|
13 October |
129 |
1 |
5 |
|
14 October |
72 |
1 |
5 |
|
Total |
201 |
2 |
10 |
Half Yearly Meetings 2020 Minutes:
|
|
For |
Against |
Abstain |
|
13 October |
123 |
1 | 16 |
|
14 October |
69 |
0 | 6 |
|
Total |
192 |
1 | 22 |
Share of Profits Distribution:
|
|
For |
Against |
Abstain |
|
13 October |
126 | 10 | 5 |
|
14 October |
77 | 4 | 1 |
|
Total |
203 | 14 | 6 |
Find out about our other Committees
There are several committees that answer to the board, you can find out more by clicking here.