CSoc – Democracy

Democratic Control

Membership is personally relevant and builds community to benefit of all

  • Governance of the Commons Society (CSoc) is by an elected Council
  • Investment Fund and Development Fund are both accountable to Council
  • Committees
    • Appointments committee with members from Council and both funds to support enterprises with succession issues for the Board of Directors
    • Remuneration committee to agree Directors remuneration
  • Internal journalism to give transparency teeth by explaining and revealing
  • All co-workers, investors and supporters may join the CSoc
  • One member, one vote.
  • Tangible assets are held in common-ownership with elected boards.
  • Purpose of CSoc can only be changed by 95% vote of all members voting in favour