The Board of Trustees plays a vital role in the success of First Electric Cooperative. Qualified and committed leaders are essential to strong governance and to upholding the cooperative principles and democratic process that guide member-owned organizations, now and in the future.

The nominating committee is responsible for reviewing applicants for board service and determining the slate of candidates for member elections. Throughout this process, the committee is committed to a fair, transparent, and objective review of all applicants to support a strong and trusted election process.

Committee members are expected to demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, teamwork, and a solid understanding of cooperative principles, mission, and values. All candidate applications are reviewed professionally and with strict confidentiality to ensure a respectful and thorough evaluation process.

Through this work, the nominating committee helps secure strong leadership for First Electric Cooperative and supports the cooperative’s continued service to its member-owners through a fair and democratic election process.

 

Director Candidate Application

The undersigned wishes to be considered for a position on the Board of Directors and hereby submits the following information to the Nominating Committee:

General Information

Please read the following section and certify your qualifications by selecting the appropriate box below.

BYLAWS, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 3.
Board Member Qualifications

SECTION 3. Qualifications. To become or remain a director a person must:

  1. be a member in good standing of First Electric Cooperative Corporation (the “Cooperative”);
  2. not be a close relative of an incumbent director or an employee of the Cooperative;
  3. not be a current employee, or a former employee of the Cooperative within six (6) years of the termination of his or her employment or the spouse or child of such current or former employee;
  4. be a bona fide, permanent, and full time resident, and receiving service from the Cooperative at his or her place of abode for at least three (3) years, within the district that said member represents or would represent on the board of directors;
  5. not be in any way employed by or financially interested in a competing enterprise, or a business selling electric energy or supplies to the Cooperative;
  6. through words and actions and by virtue of temperate demeanor and character, promote the best interest of the Cooperative and its members;
  7. be committed to learning and having time to learn about the Cooperative and issues affecting the electric industry and electric cooperatives, and willing to devote significant time necessary to become a meaningful contributor on behalf of all members served by the Cooperative; and
  8. possess and place a high value on personal and corporate integrity and ethical behavior.

When a membership is held jointly, only one (1) person may be elected a director.

Employment

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Personal

In a separate Word or text document, please provide a response to the following. When complete, upload your document.

  1. Why are you interested in serving as a director of the Cooperative?
  2. What qualifications do you have that you feel would be beneficial to the Cooperative and to you in serving as a director?
  3. State your understanding of the time commitment requirements for a director of the Cooperative, both in terms of attendance at monthly meetings and in terms of other meetings. Are you able and willing to make the time commitment required? Please state any possible conflicts you foresee if elected as a director in being able to spend the time required.
  4. What do you see as the major challenges the Cooperative will face within the next five years?
  5. A copy of the Cooperative’s Conflict of Interest policy is attached. Are you willing and able to adhere to the provisions of the policy? If not, why not?
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I grant permission for the Cooperative to provide the Nominating Committee any customer information on record with the Cooperative, such as my current and past addresses, length of service at each location, usage records, other/previous accounts, payment history, past disputes, correspondence, or other information deemed relevant to the Committee. I also authorize FECC (and/or its designated agents) to obtain and review a consumer credit report and conduct a background check on me, to the extent permitted by law, for purposes related to my application and consideration by the Nominating Committee.