The Isla Vista Food Co-op is currently run by a 7-seat Board of Directors elected by our owners annually. Each Board Member is elected for a 2-year term.

The role of the Board of Directors is to provide long-term planning and decision-making for the IVFC on behalf of the ownership. The Board provides oversight of co-op finances and the General Manager, as well as generating, maintaining, and improving policies that govern our cooperative.

IVFC owners can choose to be involved in the governance of the co-op in several ways. Aside from voting in our annual election, co-op owners may also attend Board of Directors meetings, sit on Board committees, or run for the Board!

What is the Role of the Board?

• Vision & Long-Term Planning

  • The board is responsible for setting the vision and planning for the long-term future of the organization.

• Guiding Policies & Governance Documents

  • The board creates and guides the policies and governance documents that outline how the organization operates.

• Strategic Priorities

  • The board establishes strategic priorities to ensure the organization is moving in the right direction.

• Representative IVFC Owner Leadership

  • The board acts as representative leadership for the owners of Isla Vista Food Co-op (IVFC), ensuring their voices are heard and interests are protected.

• Oversight of the General Manager

  • The board provides oversight of the General Manager, ensuring that the day-to-day operations align with the organization's goals and policies.

The Board may be contacted via email at board@islavistafood.coop

AS AN OWNER YOU CAN JOIN ONE OF OUR COMMITTEES!

Finance Committee

Owner Engagement

Election Committee

Copies of additional minutes can be requested by emailing the Board at board@islavistafood.coop