Director Duties

Gain a better understanding of HSA rules that HSA co-op directors need to know to meet their obligations under the Act.

Review this list of items to ensure your co-op has provided training and resources to all involved in its operations. While the checklist was made to ensure Ontario co-ops were in line with HSA regulations, this comprehensive list can be adapted for any co-op’s needs.

Follow this list of action items to keep all members in the know about best practices and to encourage beneficial decision-making. While the checklist was made to ensure Ontario co-ops were in line with HSA regulations, this comprehensive list can be adapted for any co-op’s needs.

Customize this Word version of the checklist to prepare for your co-op’s board elections. While the checklist was made to ensure Ontario co-ops were in line with HSA regulations, this comprehensive list can be adapted for any co-op’s needs.

Use these handy tip sheets for a quick refresher on the governance roles in your housing co-ops. (2017)

Use this list of privacy and confidentiality do’s and don’ts for directors. While it was written with Ontario laws in mind, it provides practical advice for any director to follow. If in doubt, please check your provincial privacy legislation. (2018)

Use this as a guide for updating your housing co-op’s policies and practices to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) amendments of 2016.

This Fact Sheet explains legal retention periods for most materials that Ontario co-ops have.

Use this list to review the provincial, federal and municipal laws and agreements that affect Ontario co-ops.

Know what to look for to make sure your co‑op’s board of directors is on track.