Board Recruitment and Elections

Our Board looks for a broad range of skills and experience based on an overall combination of many factors including education, work experience, board experience, lived experience and training, as well as behavioural competencies and alignment to our co-operative values. All nominations must be accompanied by a completed Director Nomination & Self-Assessment Form. More information is available in the Board of Directors Nomination Package.

To be eligible and to stand for election as a Director, you must be a member of Brunswick Credit Union for at least one year prior to the date of nomination and your principal residence must be in the geographical region served by Brunswick Credit Union.

All nominations must be accompanied by a completed Director Nomination & Self-Assessment Form, a signed Nominee Declaration Form and two Member Endorsement Forms signed by members in good standing. Please review the Board of Directors Nomination Package for a comprehensive list of eligibility requirements

Directors must be prepared to attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled Board meetings, Committee meetings, and special Board meetings (as required). Meetings are scheduled at various times throughout the year including evenings, daytime, and weekends. A schedule of the 2026-2027 Brunswick CU Board and Committee meetings is included in the Board of Directors Nomination Package.

Yes, new Directors are provided with orientation training to help them understand the structure, key functions and operation of the Board, and their roles and responsibilities. Alongside internal orientation, Directors are expected to complete the Credit Union Director Achievement (CUDA®) Program. More information on training can be found in the Board of Directors Nomination Package.