Governance

CPNstrives to be a model non-profit renewable energy co-operative that reflects the principles of transparency, innovative leadership and sound fiscal management. The governance structure of the Co operative is set out in CPN’s By-Laws and is guided by the seven Co-operative Principles.

Click on each of the 7 headlines below to read more about each of our principles.

1st Principle: Voluntary and Open Membership
All Welcome – no pressure

Co-operatives are voluntary organizations, open to all, without gender, social, racial, political, or religious discrimination.

CPN’s Board of Directors manages the daily operations of the Co-operative. Each Director is elected at the annual meeting of Members for a two-year term and holds office until the second annual meeting after he or she has been elected. Under our By-laws, the Board of Directors appoint the officers of the co‑operative: the President, Secretary and Treasurer.

CPN believes in openness, transparency and sound fiscal judgment. Our Board meetings are open to members and to the public at large.

What to read next:

  • Our Story

    Community Power Northumberland (CPN) started out with a group of concerned citizens who were passionate about a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Read More

  • Mission & Vision

    CPN has crafted both a Mission and a Vision that guide all of its organizational decisions. Read More

  • Our Team

    Our board members have a wide range of experience across many fields in the private and public sectors. Read More