by Board President Steve Rau

The ECI REC Board of Directors makes decisions that impact key issues like service rates, rights of way, and work plans. It’s important to have a pool of strong candidates, which is why we encourage members to run in our Board elections. Click here to learn more about the nominating process for the upcoming Board election. Keep reading to learn more about the Director position.

DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regular Board meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month. They normally begin at 8:00 a.m. and last three to four hours. Directors are also expected to attend the Annual Meeting of the Members and the reorganizational meeting that follows.
• Directors are encouraged to attend meetings of affiliated organizations on a state, national, and regional level.
• Directors are encouraged to seek training so they can fulfill their responsibilities to the best of their ability.
• Directors serve a three-year term before seeking re-election.
• Directors are compensated per monthly meeting, plus mileage expenses for their service.

DIRECTOR ELIGIBILITY

Article VII, Section 3 of the Articles of Incorporation of the Cooperative lists the eligibility requirements for an individual to be nominated, elected, or appointed to the Board of Directors.

Please contact 877-850-4343 or ecirec@ecirec.coop with any questions regarding the qualifications or responsibilities of the Board of Directors.