MEMBER CONNECTIONS
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John L. Sims, NEC CEO
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Our Directors Make a Difference
LIKE OTHER ELECTRIC CO-OPS, Nueces Electric Cooperative
is guided by an elected board of directors that represents its members when making important decisions. Being a member of the co-op’s board is an important and highly responsible position in the community, and directors volunteer considerable time and energy to the cause of powering our communities and empowering co-op members to improve the quality of their lives. A director’s decisions affect issues such as service rates, rightsof-way and capital credits, as well as strategic, financial and work plans. The post requires savvy, selfless men and women who understand their community’s needs and work to represent the members’ best interests. All electric co-op boards benefit from the experience and accumulated knowledge of incumbent directors, many of whom undergo substantial education on topics such as the electric industry, technology, governance, risk management, ratesetting and policy development. The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association offers training for directors to achieve national benchmarks such as Credentialed Cooperative Director or Board Leadership certifications. Established directors provide continuity and a depth of knowledge.
It is equally important that we elect capable directors from a strong pool of candidates, which is why we encourage new candidates to run in our board elections. Fresh ideas and new perspectives from all professions and backgrounds help us to enact policies that can keep our co-op competitive in a changing world. Our board is a democratically elected body, with each director nominated by members of the cooperative’s service territory and voted into position by all members who choose to participate in the cooperative’s open election. Any co-op member in good standing is welcome to run for an open board position for the district in which they receive service. Not only should NEC members encourage neighbors, friends and family to run for positions on the board, they also should attend the co-op’s annual meeting and vote for those individuals whom they think will act in the best interest of our co-op community. Directors matter. Let’s make a difference together. Call 361.387.2581 or visit www.nueceselectric.org to find out who represents you on the cooperative’s board and reach out to them with any concerns—or compliments—about NEC.
COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLE #2: DEMOCRATIC MEMBER CONTROL Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members - those who buy the goods or use the services of the cooperative - who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. 18
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