Member Economic / Democratic Involvement
An exit survey was conducted in 9 stores to determine an estimate of our member economic involvement. The survey was conducted by an independent agency (Harris International). Member involvement as a percentage of sales was 6% based on the sample selected. The recent expansion of the business outwith our traditional boundaries will have caused a reduction in our average member economic involvement. This issue will be considered as part of our new Membership Strategy.
Democratic participation
- 121 (2006/2007) members attended the Annual General Meeting on 7 May 2007
- 105 (2005/2006 - 144) members attended the Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2006
- 85 (2005/2006 - 126) attended the Ordinary General Meeting and Special Meeting on 2 October 2006
- 81 attended the Special Meeting held on 13 March 2006.
There were no contested elections during the year ended 27 January 2007 however 81 members participated in a vote to approve a rule change at the Special Meeting. This represents 0.03% of the total membership.