Membership and Governance
SAOS is owned by it's member businesses. As well as directing and governing us in accordance with our Board and Council Charter, they participate in, and benefit from, much of the work that we do. In addition to exerting influence on their behalf, we provide a range of specialist services that they have requested, that are not readily available from other providers.
Governance Services
The success of co-op businesses depends on the effectiveness with which directors discharge their roles and responsibilities. SAOS and EFFP (English Farming and Food Partnerships) deliver a comprehensive range of services, especially designed for largely non-executive boards.
Our services encompass:
- Governance Standards
- Director induction and development
- Board Charters
- Corporate risk management systems
- Member loyalty strategies
- Board performance evaluations
- Executive recruitment and appraisal
- Masters seminars
- Newsletters and annual conference
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Business Services for Members
Our business services for members encompass:
- Advice on ownership and governance structures
- Advice and assistance with member communications
- Company secretary and financial management
- Strategy workshops
- Financial trends analysis
- Access to specialist professions
- Brokering with Scottish Executive, Enterprise Agencies and politicians
- Project planning
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Interested in Membership?
Follow this link for details of membership criteria, annual subscriptions and how to apply