This governing body appoints, hires, or promotes a General Manager/CEO who steers operational progress; however, the Board of Trustees remains the legal steward of the cooperative. The Board is responsible for ensuring organizational performance on behalf of all of Central Co-op's owners. This work includes developing clearly stated expectations through written Ends; delegating responsibility for, and authority over, the achievement of stated objectives; and monitoring compliance with written policies.

Contact the Central Co-op Board at board@centralboard.coop

The Board of Trustees does not make decisions about, become involved with, or take part in any of the day-to-day activities or decisions regarding the operation of Central Co-op.
The Board's sole official connection to the operations of the cooperative is through the GM/CEO.

Examples of operational processes that are not under the Board’s purview:

• General operations: Store hours, closures for holidays or emergencies, maintenance and facilities issues;

• Staffing or scheduling decisions, or personnel issues in general;

• Product selection or guidelines;

• Parameters for and execution of company programs, such as the Healthy Communities Program, food rescue initiatives, or community partnerships.

The Nominating Committee is elected by the ownership of Central Co-op for a one year term and reports directly to the Board. The Nominating Committee works throughout the year to help recruit qualified candidates for the Board of Trustees and the Nominating Committee, nominate the most qualified candidates for the annual election, and oversee the election process. The Nominating Committee is also expected to maintain an active pool of potential candidates for appointments to the Board or Nominating Committee. In order to fulfill these duties, Nominating Committee members are expected to network at Co-op and community events to help in identifying potential qualified candidates.

The Nominating Committee does not choose who is elected or appointed to the Board of Trustees. The Nominating Committee does not make decisions about, become involved with, or take part in any of the day-to-day activities or decisions regarding the operation of Central Co-op.