cooperativeCooperative members represent in the office of delegate

The position of delegate

The delegates act on behalf of the cooperative members of their section and represent them at the annual conference of delegates. Delegates are members of the cooperative themselves and are elected at their section assemblies for an ordinary term of two years. A total of 150 delegate offices are available throughout Switzerland, distributed in proportion to the number of cooperative members in the individual sections.
The members of the cooperative may, on an optional basis, elect from among the ranks of their already elected delegates Section Presidium for assistance in preparing and chairing their section assembly.

If you wish to make use of your cooperative right and play a part in shaping Mobility’s future, you have the option of being elected as a delegate for your section/region. Both delegate and replacement delegate positions are currently vacant for the upcoming parliamentary term (two years).

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Benefits as a Mobility delegate

You will gain an intimate insight into a highly professional, innovative company that is transforming to adapt to a fast-paced market
You can contribute to the content and make a difference
You are part of a vibrant community and interact with interesting people – from your fellow delegates to the Mobility Executive Board and Board of Directors
Your time spent as a delegate is only around three days per year – including two days attendance (delegates’ meeting, delegates’ forum, member meeting)
You get a 20% discount on your own Mobility journeys (hourly and kilometre rates)

For an even better understanding of what the office of delegate means in practice, you will find some statements from current delegates.

Statements from delegates

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To ensure that the cooperative members entitled to vote have better comparability and that the elections are conducted efficiently, we kindly ask you to submit your candidacy online by the end of December. We would be delighted to do so.

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Tasks, rights and obligations of delegates

(Excerpt from section regulations Art. 11)

Delegates represent the cooperative members of their section at the conference of delegates of the Mobility Cooperative. Voting rights and the passing of resolutions at the delegates’ meeting are governed by Art. 20 of the association’s articles of association. Only delegates are admitted to the conference of delegates as representatives of the cooperative members (for an exception, see section regulations Art. 12.5).
Delegates must be cooperative members of the Mobility Cooperative (cf. articles of association Article 32). They obtain information about the course of business and developments of the cooperative and their own section via the various information channels available (www.mobility.ch, electronic information platform for delegates, Mobility journals, e-newsletters, annual reports, etc.). Delegates are expected to attend (physical or virtual) the following events:
a) Any regional section meetings
b) Delegate Forum (in October or November)
c) Section assembly (January to March)
d) Conference of delegates (usually in May)
Delegates represent the members of the cooperative and, as such, share responsibility for the well-being of the Mobility Cooperative. On the basis of discussions in the section assemblies, the discussion at the delegates’ conference itself and the study of the documents, the delegates form their own picture and vote at the delegates’ conference according to their own discretion, to the best of their knowledge and belief and without being bound to vote by the section assembly.
In addition, each delegate may submit a written request for further information to the management at any time, to which the management will respond in writing within a maximum of 90 days. The request does not oblige the management to surrender sensitive and confidential information. The management decides on the content, scope, classification and distribution of the information.
Motions to the conference of delegates are decided by the section assemblies (see section regulations Art. 7 and Art. 8). Each delegate also has the right to submit so-called individual motions to the next conference of delegates (cf. Articles of association Art. 17). The provisions of section regulations Art. 8 para. 2, 4, 5 and 7 also apply mutatis mutandis to individual applications. Individual motions should be represented in person at the delegates’ meeting.
Delegates are remunerated for the performance of their duties (e.g. benefits). The amount and type of compensation are determined by the Board of Directors.

Mobility’s corporate purpose

Article 2.1 of the Articles of Association: “The cooperative’s purpose is to operate vehicles of all kinds in a politically and denominationally neutral manner through mutual self-help in a way that conserves energy, raw materials and the environment. The cooperative provides services in the field of mobility in Switzerland and abroad. To this end and against payment of a fee, the cooperative makes vehicles of all kinds available as an ecological and economical alternative to private ownership." For the same purpose, it may also offer other goods for consideration.”

Role and competencies of the delegates’ meeting

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Organisation chart of the Mobility Cooperative

Articles of association Article 19: Competences of the delegates’ meeting

1 Establishing and amending articles of association, with the exception of cases reserved for ballot voting.
2 Approving the annual report and the annual financial statements and, if applicable, Resolution on the appropriation of available earnings.
3 Discharge of the Board of Directors.
4 Election and dismissal of the members of the Board of Directors and the auditors.
5 Election and dismissal of the members of the Audit Committee and the election of two delegates to the Board Selection Committee.
6 Approving and amending the section regulations, regulations of the Audit Committee and regulations of the Board of Directors Selection Committee.
7 Decision on the appeal concerning exclusion or refusal of admission pursuant to Art. 6 and 12.
8 Passing resolutions on all other matters assigned to the conference of delegates by law or the articles of association.

Statements from delegates

My motivation for becoming a delegate
“ Contribute ideas, experiences and projects from your own Mobility experience. ”
“Social issues and networking. Working with like-minded people to develop something for the general well-being and mobility. ”
“I wanted to find out more about how Mobility is positioning itself as a unique Swiss cooperative in the ever-changing mobility market. ”
“Up to now, I only knew the cooperative system passively. I held a position on the board of a nursery association and had the opportunity to try out something new. In order to shape the next steps in the future of mobility, I think it is important that “younger” people also get involved. I am committed to “walk the talk”. ”
“To be able to take advantage of the cooperative structure of such an innovative and exciting company to have a say. ”
“After years of simple membership, it was important to me to play an active role in shaping Mobility’s future. ”
“To be involved in a good cause, to be a voice for the cooperative members in the canton of Valais and to represent the interests of the Alpine region in the cooperative. ”
“I think Mobility’s business model is excellent. I want to share it and help develop it. ”
What I like about the role of delegate
“To be interactively on the cutting edge. There will be plenty of exciting presentations and workshops on various topics relating to mobility. Mobility is one of the few cooperatives to embrace “grassroots democracy” actively, regularly and transparently. ”
“Direct access to information, appreciative collaboration with the administration, exchange with other interested parties. ”
“Current mobility issues are being discussed. We delegates are kept up to date by the management with exciting information and news. We are also allowed to get involved in the further development of Mobility and we are allowed to question the status quo and be heard. ”
“Opportunity to have a say, receive interesting insights and information. ”
“I appreciate the exchange with the other cooperative members and the various representatives of the Mobility administration. I also gain a lot of insights into the “car sharing” business model and see it as an opportunity to learn new things. ”
“The dialogue with the cooperative and its governing bodies as well as the delegates. Good discussions and the opportunity to stand up for a good cause. ”
“In contrast to what you would expect from a conference of delegates, they are very interesting and I really like the exchange with enthusiasts of shared mobility. ”
My commitment as a delegate
“Analysing motions for section and delegates’ meetings and participating in solutions to various “hot” issues, such as Cleanliness of cars. ”
“In recent years, I have been committed to a productive exchange between the delegates and the administration and have been involved in the conception phase of the community communication project. ”
“I took part in various hearings (GPK and BoD) as well as section assemblies. All online evening appointments. ”
“This year, I attended the Mobility delegates’ meeting in Olten for the first time in person. ”
“Commitment as co-president of the Basel section region. ”
“I focused primarily on the regular channels (forums and delegates’ meetings). On some special topics (e.g. limiting the term of office of delegates), I also took part in the discussion in our section. ”
“I have e.g. for the sections to continue to hold their meetings online. This is an important prerequisite for promoting the commitment of cooperative members in a regional canton such as Valais. ”
“What I enjoy most is sharing my experiences with friends – in a rural region where only a few people still use Mobility. ”
Remark
“Play an active part of Mobility – it’s a win-win situation for both sides! ”
“For several years now, the cooperative has been developing its own way of positioning itself well for the local mobility market in the medium and long term. In this context, the cooperative concept and mutual exchange are becoming increasingly important. Thank you for being part of this exciting project. ”
“Never regret not doing anything! ”
“Change comes from commitment. ”
“Being a Mobility customer is good, being a member of the cooperative is very good. If you want to get even more involved in this cooperative, become a delegate! ”