As members of a financial cooperative, Interra Credit Union members have a direct voice in the democratic control process by electing the board of directors and the supervisory committee. Using the ‘one member, one vote’ principle, each member1 has the same voice in elections, one vote, regardless of the amount of money deposited into or borrowed from the credit union. The elected members are committed to upholding the credit union’s principles and acting in the best interests of Interra members. After all, they are members that live and work in the communities served by the credit union, ensuring the ability to offer a truly local perspective and control.