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Seven Cooperative Principles

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Voluntary and open membership

Cooperatives are voluntary organizations open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.

Democratic member control

Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions. Men and women serving as elected representatives are accountable to the membership. In primary cooperatives, members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote). Cooperatives at other levels are organized in a democratic manner.

Member economic participation

Members contribute equally to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the cooperative. They usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of membership. Members allocate surpluses for any and all of the following purposes: developing the cooperative and possibly setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.

Autonomy and independence

Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreement with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their cooperative autonomy.

Education, training and information

Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives. They inform the general public about the nature and benefits of cooperation.

Cooperation among cooperatives

Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structure.

Concern for community

While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their community through policies accepted by their members.

 

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3200 West Holly Street
P.O. Box 1047
Sidney, MT 59270
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  • My Account
    • New Member Information
    • Start New Service
    • Update Your Information
    • Understanding Your Charges
  • Contact Us
    • Office Hours and Location
  • Our Services
    • Budget Billing
    • Co-op Connections Card
    • Generac
    • Kill a Watt
    • LED Lights
    • Low Income Assistance
    • Operation Round Up
    • Payment Options
    • Rebates
    • Safety Demonstration
    • Scholarships
    • SmartHub
      • SmartHub Voice Assistant
    • Tables and Chairs
    • Together We Save
    • Washington DC Youth Tour
  • My Cooperative
    • About LYREC
    • Bylaws
    • Board of Directors
      • District Map
    • Co-op Day At The Fair
    • Electrical Permits
    • Employee Directory
    • Employment Opportunities
    • LYREC Rates
    • News and Resources
      • Annual Meeting Report
    • Policies
  • Stay Safe
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Safety Tips
    • Tree Maintenance
  • Capital Credits
    • What are Capital Credits?
    • Unretired Capital Credits
  • Publications
    • Rural MT & ND Living
  • 2022 Annual Meeting