Board Governance Center
Whether you're new to the board or a seasoned director, the MCUL Board Governance Center gives Michigan credit union volunteers the governance tools, education and resources to lead with confidence.
Governance & Board Roles Director Education
Compliance & Regulatory Strategic Planning
GOVERNANCE & BOARD ROLES
Board Roles & Responsibilities
Overview of the core duties and expectations of credit union directors.
Fiduciary Duties of Directors
Understanding the duty of care, loyalty and obedience board members owe their members.
Bylaws & Board Policies
Model bylaws and governance policy templates for credit union boards.
Board Meeting Best Practices
Guidance on agendas, minutes and running effective, compliant board meetings.
Board of Directors Guide (Federally Chartered)
Orientation guide to roles and responsibilities for directors of federally-chartered credit unions.
Board of Directors Guide (State-Chartered)
Orientation guide to roles and responsibilities for directors of state-chartered credit unions.
Conflict of Interest Resolution
Sample resolution to help directors identify and manage conflicts of interest.
Confidentiality Policy
Sample policy outlining directors’ obligations to protect member and credit union information.
DIRECTOR EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT
Director Education Program
Training and development designed specifically for credit union volunteers.
Financial Literacy for Directors
Resources to help directors read financials and understand credit union performance.
MCUL Education & Events
Conferences, webinars and leadership programs for Michigan credit union boards.
COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY
NCUA Director Resources
Federal regulator guidance on board oversight and director responsibilities.
BSA/AML for Boards
What directors need to know about Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money-laundering oversight.
InfoSight Compliance
Plain-language compliance guidance across key regulatory topics for credit unions.
STRATEGIC PLANNING & LEADERSHIP
Strategic Planning Resources
Tools and frameworks to guide the board through strategic planning.
Filene Governance Research
Research and insights on credit union governance and board leadership.
