# Members' Commitment

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What the bylaws say...

> Members’ Commitment
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> Upon becoming a Member of any category, you agree to honour the Members’ Commitment:
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> (a) To support the vision and work of Signalise Co-op
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> (b) Adhere to the seven co-operative principles of voluntary and open membership, democratic member control, member economic participation, autonomy and independence, education, training and information, co-operation among co-operatives, concern for the community.
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> (c) To actively participate in the success of the co-operative and support the co-op to safeguard its future.
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> (d) Attend a minimum of two meetings per year and, if a Worker member, accept a minimum of two assignments per year.
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> (e) Treat all members with respect ensuring all colleagues and members are treated with dignity and listened to.
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> (f) Not to bring the co-operative into disrepute by behaving in a way for one's sole benefit rather than the benefit of the co-operative. This includes poaching clients or any other coercive behaviour.
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> (g) Not sharing or disclosing information about the co-operative’s commercial business with external agencies/non-members.
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> (h) To abide by the members’ [Code of Conduct](/rules-bylaws/members/code-of-conduct.md) as detailed below.


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