How to Become a Nominating Committee Member

Interested in shaping the future of our cooperative? Learn how to become a member of the Nominating Committee. This vital role involves representing fellow members, ensuring fair elections, and contributing to the cooperative's leadership process. Get involved and make a difference!

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Nominating Committee: A way to participate in your co-op.

As a member-owned, democratically governed business, Butler Rural Electric Cooperative encourages member participation. A perfect example is the nominating committee. Our nominating committee members are responsible for finding and nominating board candidates each year. The board of trustees is always interested in members willing to serve.

Nominating committee members:

> Two members from each voting district are selected annually to serve on the nominating committee by the district’s trustee
> Nominate candidates for the board of trustees
> Act as a voice for members
> Meet three to four evenings per year – meetings begin at 6 p.m. and are at Butler Rural Electric Cooperative’s office in Oxford
> Receive $75 and are reimbursed for mileage for each meeting
> Are confirmed by the memberships at each annual meeting

Responsibilities

18 members serve on the nominating committee – two from each district. Nominating committee members are encouraged to find at least two board candidates in each district up for election.

Nominating committee members receive a list of members living in the districts up for election and are encouraged to reach out to anyone who may be interested in running for the board. The committee conducts interviews of interested candidates and nominates up to two per district.

Get on the list

Serving on our nominating committee is a great way to be involved in your electric co-op. If you’re interested, view the Nominating Committee Handbook. The handbook explains the requirements, responsibilities, and time commitment for nominating committee members.

Nominating Committee Interest Form