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
Effective Board Governance
Explore strategies from Filene to strengthen board effectiveness, governance practices and leadership oversight at your credit union.
Confidentiality Policy
Sample policy outlining directors’ obligations to protect member and credit union information.
Federal Credit Union Bylaws
Review NCUA's model bylaws governing board structure, elections, meetings, committees and director responsibilities for federal credit unions.
Board Meeting Best Practices
Learn strategies from the National Council of Nonprofits for running productive board meetings, including agenda planning, meeting management, decision-making and board engagement.
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.
DIRECTOR EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT
Board Governance Research
Curated board research, tools and best practices designed specifically for credit union board members by Filene.
Volunteer Certification
Earn a Certified Credit Union Board Member (CCUB) designation to strengthen governance knowledge, leadership skills and decision-making for credit union volunteers and directors.
Financial Literacy for Directors
Build your understanding of credit union financial statements, key performance metrics, risk management and board-level financial oversight.
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.
Supervisory Committee Guide
Learn the roles, responsibilities and oversight duties of the supervisory committee, including audits, internal controls and financial reporting.
InfoSight Compliance
Plain-language compliance guidance across key regulatory topics for credit unions.
STRATEGIC PLANNING & LEADERSHIP
Strategic Planning Resources
Tools, planning frameworks and facilitation resources to help boards guide strategic discussions and develop organizational goals.
Board Self-Assessment
A downloadable tool is designed to be used as an annual or biennial board self-evaluation.
CEO Succession Planning
Credit union-focused guide to develop a succession strategy, identify future leaders and prepare for smooth executive transitions.
Filene Governance Research
Research and insights on credit union governance and board leadership.
