1. Alexander B. Raquepo
Cooperative Governance Practitioner and Advocate

2.  - it is the practice of FAIRNESS,
ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY
(FAT) in the management and operation of
cooperatives;
 - it is a set of ethical standards for cooperative
officers, staff and other stakeholders
 - it is an expression of our cooperative social
responsibility.

3.  A. FAIRNESS
 - equality in the treatment of
members;
 - eliminate biases, favoritism and
accommodations;
 - equal privileges, benefits and
risks; &
 - equal rights

4.  B. ACCOUNTABILITY
 - roles, responsibilities and levels of
authorities are defined and clear;
 - duties and its parameters/boundaries
written and defined; and
 - benefits and risks are understood by all
cooperators

5. C. TRANSPARENCY
 - transactions within the coop are within the
parameters of coop rules and regulations;
 - no secret deals and “behind close-door”
transactions;
 - coop must also be audited regularly
(internal & external); and
 - records are open to members.

6.  1. KNOW YOURSELF
 - Capabilities – experience
and educational background;
 - Capacities – time, effort and
service;
 -Co-teammates; and
 - Concerns – am I supportive
to coop programs/projects

7.  2. KNOW YOUR
ROLES, DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
 - don’t go beyond your
boundaries; and
 - do your job and
practice
complementation.

8.  3. EDUCATE
YOURSELF
 - training, seminar and
self-study is a must for
BODs, officers and staff;
 - use your CETF (local);
 - have a regular in-
house training; and
 - link with other coops.

9.  4. BE THE
EXAMPLE/SET
MODELS
 - be the model to other
coop members;
 - follow coop rules and
regulations;
 - patronize your coop;
&
 - pay your loan on
time.

10.  5. INITIATE
RELEVANT
PROGRAMS AND
PROJECTS FOR THE
COOP

11.  6. FORMULATE THE
COOPS CODE OF
ETHICS

12.  7. Practice FAT in all
these steps and
undertakings

13.  8. PRAY

14. 1. Strategic planning and direction setting
for the cooperative;
2. Approve Annual Plans and Budget;
3. Hire or fire the General Manager or
CEO;
4. Formulate/promulgate rules,
regulations, resolutions and directives
to enhance coop operations (legislative
work);

15. 5. Approve and disapprove membership
applications;
6. Initiate amendments of Coop by-laws
and Articles of Cooperation;
7. Report to the GA every year; and
8. Act as the official representative of the
coop.