Membership

Membership in a B.C. credit union is defined by its common bond, which is set by the members and incorporated in its charter. CCEC's charter defines the following as eligible for membership;

• a co-operative or non-profit society;
• a group of five or more whose objectives fall within the principles of co-operation and operate within CCEC's statement of purpose;
• Individuals who are members of these organizations and their families;
• A community business operated by a CCEC member.

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Equity Shares
The fundamental operating principle of credit unions is democratic ownership. As owners, all members have shares in CCEC as follows:

• Co-operatives and incorporated community groups equity shares are $100.
• Individual Adult members (age 26 & up) equity shares are $50.
• Youth members (age 19 - 25) equity shares are $25.
• Junior members (age 18 and under) equity shares are $5.