Model Rules 2.0 is a bold new standard in housing co-op governance. It’s fully compliant with the most recent updates to the Cooperative Association Act, and it offers a host of best practices for sound management and good governance in the 21st century. These are challenging times for housing co-ops, and Model Rules 2.0 is the governance resource you need to face the future with confidence. Find everything you need to adopt new rules right here.
Our Model Rules 2.0 are fully compliant with the 2013 changes to the Cooperative Association Act.
The new model is designed to be an on-line resource.
We will update the model periodically with your feedback to make sure that it continues to represent the gold standard in co-op governance. Check our website regularly to see how the model is evolving to meet the governance needs of housing co-ops.
So let’s get to work. These are challenging times for housing co-ops, and Model Rules 2.0 is the governance resource you need to face the future with confidence.
You will see that the first stage in the Step-by-Step Guide is ‘Preparation and Review’ and includes setting up a rules committee and reviewing your existing rules. This is the best place to start.
The time it takes to complete the stages from here varies from co-op to co-op depending mostly on how much preparation work and general membership consultation is required. You can also work through in a different order than the steps identified, if you find this works better for you.
If you’re having trouble getting started or you stall in the process, we can help.