Call for Nominations and Member Resolutions

Here is where you will find all the information regarding ACU’s Call for Nominations and Member Resolutions.

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Board Nominations

Call for Nominations to the ACU Board of Directors

The Nominating Committee of the Assiniboine Credit Union/Caisse Assiniboine Board of Directors is seeking qualified candidates to run for four, 3-year Director positions open for election in 2026. As a member of Assiniboine Credit Union/Caisse Assiniboine (ACU), you have the right to nominate an eligible member, including yourself, to run as a candidate in the 2026 Director Elections.

If you would like to submit a nomination, you must do so no later than 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025. All nominations must be submitted in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Candidate Guide. The Candidate Guide should be reviewed before an application is submitted, as it outlines eligibility criteria, Director duties and responsibilities, and other important information.

Director Positions Available for Election in 2026

ACU is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors. There will be four (4) available Director positions on the Board for election in 2026 as a result of Directors whose terms are expiring.

Read full details about 2026 Director positions

Following the January 1, 2025 merger of Assiniboine, Caisse and Westoba, the Board must include at least two (2) Francophone Directors1 and at least two (2) Rural Directors2. Of the Directors who are not up for election in 2026, three (3) are Francophone Directors and two (2) are Rural Directors. As such, there are no Francophone Vacancies or Rural Vacancies (within the meaning of ACU’s by-laws) for the 2026 Director Elections. Francophone individuals and Rural individuals are, of course, still eligible to run as candidates in the 2026 Director Elections.

Members will elect the Directors for the four (4) available Director positions, based on the four (4) candidates on the ballot that achieve the highest number of votes. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Ideal Competencies, Skills and Experience of Directors

ACU’s Board is committed to strong, responsible and ethical governance. The ACU Board understands the importance of ensuring its Board as a whole possesses the knowledge, skills, diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences to effectively steward and oversee the strategic direction of the organization. The ACU Board recognizes the benefits of having a diverse board composition to attract high-calibre Directors, maintain a high-functioning board, promote the inclusion of different perspectives and ideas, provide good governance, and build a competitive advantage.

An effective ACU Board consists of Directors with a well-rounded, collective knowledge base and an understanding of the Board’s oversight and governance responsibilities. ACU strives for a Board made up of individual Directors who collectively provide the ideal Director competencies, skills and experiences identified by the Board, which are described in the Candidate Guide.

A gap analysis of the current board, less those Directors up for re-election in 2026, has been conducted. Candidates with experience related to climate change management and sustainability, or information technology would be a particular asset to the Board at this time. We are seeking diversity in gender identity and expression and encourage females and non-binary individuals to apply. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  

A gap analysis of the current board, less those Directors up for re-election in 2026, has been conducted. Candidates with experience related to climate change management and sustainability, or information technology would be a particular asset to the Board at this time. We are seeking diversity in gender identity and expression and encourage females and non-binary individuals to apply. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  

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Following the close of the Call for Nominations, the Nominating Committee will review all nominations, interview all eligible candidates and submit a recommendation on candidate endorsement to the Board of Directors. In February, ACU will provide members with information regarding candidates and voting in Director Elections. Election results will be announced at the Annual Meeting of Members on March 18, 2026, and posted online following the meeting. 

If you prefer to view or download the above information in a pdf format please download our Call for Nominations & Member Resolutions document.

If you have questions or would like to speak with a member of the Nominating Committee, please contact ACU's Corporate Secretary via email to governance@acu.ca.

Candidate information

All information regarding Director qualifications, eligibility, and the application process is available in the Candidate Guide. Additional context can be found in the Message from the Chair of the Nominating Committee.

Application deadline:

Completed applications, including the application form and a brief résumé, must be received by 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Please download and save a copy of the Director Candidate Application. 

Call for Member Resolutions 

In accordance with The Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act and the By-laws of Assiniboine Credit Union/Caisse Assiniboine, members have the right to submit resolutions for consideration by the membership. Resolutions are part of the rules that guide and govern the credit union and reflect the valuable input of the membership. A resolution permits the matter to be considered and voted upon by the members. 

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To be considered for inclusion on the ballot in the election package, resolutions must be submitted in writing no later than 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Send submissions to the Chair of the Board of Directors via email to BoardChair@acu.ca or via mail* to the address below:

Chair of the Board of Directors  
Assiniboine Credit Union 
PO Box 2, Station Main 
Winnipeg, MB R3C 2G1 

* In the event of a Canada Post strike during the Call for Member Resolutions, members are encouraged to submit resolutions via email. Those without email access may drop off resolutions before the deadline at any of our branches during business hours. 

If you have questions or would like to speak with a member of the Nominating Committee, please contact ACU's Corporate Secretary via email to governance@acu.ca.

Board elections

Member participation in board elections

As a member of ACU, voting is one way in which you have a say in how your credit union is run, how profits are invested, and who represents you on the Board of Directors.

Member voting takes places ahead of the annual meeting, where the results are announced. All eligible voting-age members will be able to vote in the 2026 Director Elections via a secure online voting site. Additional information regarding how to vote will be posted on our website in February 2026.

 

Board elections

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Member participation in board elections

As a member of ACU, voting is one way in which you have a say in how your credit union is run, how profits are invested, and who represents you on the Board of Directors. 

Member voting takes places ahead of the annual meeting, where the results are announced. All eligible voting-age members will be able to vote in the 2026 Director Elections via a secure online voting site. Additional information regarding how to vote will be posted on our website in February 2026.

Annual meeting

The annual meeting is an information and reporting forum. All members are welcome.

ACU's Annual Meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2026.

More details to come.

Summary of important dates

The general election process, from the call for nominations and members resolutions to election results, will run from October 6, 2025 to March 18, 2026, as outlined below:

Expand for election timeline and key dates

  • October 6 - 23, 2025
    Call for Nominations and Member Resolutions
    Nominations and Member Resolutions must be submitted by 3:00 pm on October 23, 2025. 
  • November 4 - 10, 2025
    Candidate interviews with the Nominating Committee will occur on select dates during this timeframe. 
  • February 3 - 19, 2026
    Voting on Director elections
  • March 18, 2026
    Annual Meeting of Members. Election and Resolution results announced.  

1 - A Francophone individual means a person who is a resident of the province of Manitoba and whose first language is French or who has a special affinity for the French language and uses it on a regular basis in their daily life.
2 - A rural individual is a resident of the Province of Manitoba and whose primary residence is located outside of the Winnipeg CMA (Census Metropolitan Area).