Electric cooperatives are led by their consumer-members. Each year, members decide who they want to represent them on the co-op’s board of directors when they vote in the election connected to the annual meeting of members. Members interested in serving in the role of director may begin filing nominating petitions at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 10. Candidates will have until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12 to turn their petitions in to the co-op.
     Your locally owned, not-for profit electric cooperative is guided by a nine-person board that sets policy and makes strategic decisions. Each year, one board position in each of the three districts is up for election. The expiring terms in 2023 are currently held by Janice Dorson (District 1), Debbie Willette (District 2) and Joe Cason (District 3). 
     Members who would like to run for a board position are nominated by petitions signed by at least 15 fellow co-op members. Candidates may run for a position in the district of their principal place of residency. See the district map on our website or contact the co-op for assistance in determining your district. 
     Qualifications for potential board candidates are listed in bylaw Article IV, Section 4. Board candidate packets include a director position description, candidacy overview, the nominating petition form, candidate profile form and board policies. Bylaws and candidate packets are available on our website, or you may request a copy by contacting our office. 
     On July 25, members will have the opportunity to meet the candidates in contested races. The open house will take place at the co-op’s headquarters from 4 - 7 p.m. 
     Directors are elected “at large” by the entire voting membership. Members may vote for one candidate in each district. Voting will begin Aug. 11 with the start of advance voting by mail or online. 
     For questions about the director election, contact Laura Hengstenberg, the co-op’s manager of external and internal relations at 800-677-2667 ext. 127. 

     If you have questions about the director election, contact Laura Hengstenberg, the co-op’s manager of external and internal relations, at 800-677-2667 ext. 127.