This should not be left to chance at the annual meeting. The selection procedure for the board should be in the bylaws or in the policy manual. Duties of directors. If the board has no job description, one should be developed or adopted. Performance of directors.
Many cooperatives currently have bylaw or policy provisions covering board attendance.
The board may wish, and the members may include in the bylaws, other performance requirements for directors such as a minimum volume of business done with the cooperative, or some other requirement. Obtain commitment by all board members to the process. Set performance objectives or criteria. Plan the process and gather the information. Discuss and interpret the data.