The objective of these Bylaws is to emphasize that the health and welfare of HWFC depends on a working cooperative relationship among the Membership (with active participation on committees and other governance entities and final approval of all policies), the Board of Directors (with corporate fiduciary and policy development obligations), and Management and Staff (with responsibility for day-to-day store operations). It is the intent of the Bylaws to balance the rights and responsibilities of each of
these components of the HWFC community. The Bylaws are especially intended to encourage participation in the governance of HWFC. Trust and respect are foundational principles of HWFC and these Bylaws.
