Members who meet the qualifications have the right to seek election to the board of trustees. While serving on a board is certainly not for everyone, it is healthy for any co-op to have an engaged membership with members interested in serving in a leadership role.

At Western Co-op, we are governed by a board of nine trustees elected by the membership to provide strategic guidance and ensure we continue to serve the member's interests.

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

During the December board meeting, the Western board appointed a nominating committee to serve as an impartial party to help vet and provide information to members interested in running for a trustee position.

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

2023 NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS INCLUDE:

District 1:

Sheridan, Graham, Rooks, and Osborne Counties

District 2

Trego, Ellis, Russell, and Lincoln Counties

District 3

Gove, Ness, Rush, Barton, and Ellsworth Counties