One of the distinctive characteristics of the MONDRAGON cooperatives is the Social Council. The purpose of the councils is to facilitate communications within the cooperatives. Thus, its basic functions are information, advice and consultation.
Summary
Beñat Madariaga, member of the MAIER cooperative’s Social Council, answers Ander Etxeberria’s questions about how he was elected to the Council, the training that he received, the function of the Social Council, the decision making process, how it relates to the other governing bodies, how it attempts to promote the members involvement with the cooperative and what is the most difficult thing as a member of the Social Council.
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