Members interested in running for a Grundy County REC Board of Director position must meet the qualification set forth in the cooperative’s Article of Incorporation, Bylaws and Board Policies.

Director Qualifications

  • Must be a member in good standing of the cooperative
  • Must reside in the district from which he/she is nominated
  • Must be receiving electric service from the cooperative at the location where he/she resides
  • In the case of joint membership, either one but not both may serve as director at any given time
  • Shall not be engaged in conduct that is a violation of law or violation of a cooperative policy or policies
  • Shall not be convicted of a felony
  • Shall not be an employee or the spouse of an employee of the cooperative within 10 years preceding nomination
  • Shall not be employed by a labor union within 10 years preceding nomination
  • Must not be so closely related to any cooperative employee as to violate the cooperative’s Employment of Relatives policy
  • Must not be in any way employed by or substantially financially interested in an enterprise completing with the cooperative or any cooperative affiliated business
  • Must not be employed by, materially affiliated with, or has a financial interest in, any individual or entity possessing a conflict of interest with the cooperative or a cooperative subsidiary

Director Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Board of Directors are to establish rules, regulations and policies that guide the operations of the cooperative.  They include:

  • Establishing and maintaining a legal entity
  • Trusteeship of member interests
  • Planning and controlling
  • Providing facilities, finances and authorities
  • Establishing controls
  • Time commitment

 

 

 

Director Time Commitment

Being a board member requires a large time commitment.  The average number of hours spent by a Grundy County REC board member on a monthly basis is approximately 16-18 hours.  This time includes training, participation in legislative activities, keeping up to date on electric utility trends, and preparing for regular board meetings.  Board members do receive a per diem for meetings and training.    

Board Organization

  • Seven directors serve on the Board of Directors. 
  • Each director is voted on by the membership at the Annual Meeting. 
  • Each district is represented by one director.

Monthly Board Meetings

The Board meets monthly on the Thursday of the third full week of the month at the cooperative headquarters.  The meetings are held beginning at 9:00 a.m. with the exception of the months of April, May and September the meetings are held at 7:30 p.m.  The President shall have discretion to modify the schedule due to unusual circumstances. 

Any person that wishes to speak or present any items of business to the Board may do so with time limitations determined by the Board President, provided that such person makes a written request not less than five days prior to the meeting and such request is granted by the General Manager or executive committee prior to the meeting. 

Annual Meeting Election of Directors

Director elections begin with the cooperative asking for members to volunteer to serve on the Nominating Committee or to seek election to the Board of Directors.  Announcements for both of these opportunities, along with how to apply, are in the spring editions of the Living with Energy in Iowa publication. 

Members may seek election to the Board of Directors in the district he/she resides in through the Nominating Committee or by petition nominations. 

The election of directors for Grundy County Rural Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors takes place each year at the annual meeting of the membership held in August or September.  Each year, a number of directors equal to the number of directors whose terms expire at the time of the annual meeting will be elected to hold office for a term of three years.

In August, the cooperative will mail each member of the cooperative an Official Notice of Annual Meeting of Members. Additionally, members will receive a copy of the Living with Energy in Iowa magazine.  Both of these publications will include the Biography of Candidates for Directors for those who are running for office along with other important information about the Annual Meeting. 

Specific details about the election process are provided in the cooperative’s Articles of Incorporation and By-laws that can be found on this website under the Co-op Info tab.