Call for Nominations and Member Resolutions

Submissions due October 19, 2026.   

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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 three, 3-year Director positions open for election in 2027.

Eligible members of Assiniboine Credit Union/Caisse Assiniboine (ACU) who wish to be considered for election to the Board of Directors must submit a complete candidate application no later than 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026.

 

Applications must be submitted in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Candidate Guide provided below. The Candidate Guide contains important information regarding eligibility requirements, Director duties and responsibilities, and the nomination and election process, and should be reviewed carefully before applying.

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 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. 

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

Director Positions Available for Election in 2027

The Board has established the target size of the Board at eleven (11) Directors, effective upon the conclusion of the next Annual Meeting of Members to be held on March 17, 2027. As a result, there will be three (3) available Director positions open for election in 2027, each for a three-year term.

The Board must include at least two (2) Francophone Directors1 and at least two (2) Rural Directors2. Among the Directors whose terms extend beyond the 2027 Director Elections, three (3) are Francophone Directors and two (2) are Rural Directors. As such, there are no designated Francophone or Rural Vacancies for the 2027 Director Elections. Eligible Francophone and Rural members are, of course, still eligible to run as candidates in the Director Elections.

The three (3) candidates on the ballot that achieve the highest number of votes will be elected.

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 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.

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. ACU aims to have a Board that is representative of the members and communities it serves, with Directors from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences who embody a global citizen mindset and commitment to strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion.

A gap analysis of the current board, less those Directors up for re-election in 2027, has been conducted. Individuals with senior leadership or governance-level experience in climate change management and sustainability, or information technology would be a particular asset to the Board. We are also seeking diversity in gender identity and expression and encourage women and non-binary individuals to apply. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Next steps

Following the close of the Call for Nominations, the Nominating Committee will review all applications, interview all eligible candidates and submit a recommendation on candidate endorsement to the Board of Directors. In February, ACU will provide members with information about candidates and voting in Director Elections. Election results will be announced at the Annual Meeting of Members on March 17, 2027, 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.

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. Eligible resolutions may be considered and voted upon by the members.

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To be considered, resolutions must be submitted in writing no later than 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. Send submissions to the Chair of the Board of Directors via email to BoardChair@acu.ca. If you do not have access to email, you may drop off your resolution at any of our branches during business hours, before the deadline.

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 2027 Director Elections. Additional information regarding candidates, and how to vote will be posted on our website in February 2027.

Annual meeting

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

ACU's Annual Meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2027.

More details to come.

Summary of important dates

Nominations, Elections and the Annual Meeting will occur between October 5, 2026 and March 17, 2027, with specific dates outlined below: 

Expand for election timeline and key dates

  • October 5 - 19, 2026
    Call for Nominations and Member Resolutions
    Nominations and Member Resolutions must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on October 19, 2026.
  • November 9 - 13, 2026
    Candidate interviews with the Nominating Committee will occur on select dates during this timeframe.
  • February 2 - 23, 2027
    Voting on Director elections
  • March 17, 2027
    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).