Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members. Trustees are elected among the membership and are accountable to those they serve by actively participating in setting policies and making decisions.

Prior to the annual meeting, the Board President shall appoint a nominating committee of three members from each of the three trustee districts with the approval of the Board of Trustees. The nominating committee shall nominate one or more members from their district for each trustee position.

To run for a Trustee position, candidates:

• Must be a member of Western Cooperative Electric
• Cannot be employed by or financially interested in a competing enterprise or a business selling electric energy or supplies to the Cooperative.
• Cannot be a current employee or have been employed by the cooperative within the last five (5) years.
• Must be a bona fide resident within Western's service territory

Only Trustee Nominations submitted before the March 1 deadline will be printed on the ballots. If you are interested in running for a Board of Trustee seat, contact a Nominating Committee member in your corresponding district, or stop by Western's office to pick up the member petition form.

For more information on Western's Annual meeting or trustee elections, visit westerncoop.com/annual-meeting. For contact Nominating Committee contact information, call Western's office 785-743-5561 or email nolann@westerncoop.com