Director Nomination Process Begins
As we prepare for this year’s director elections, I want to provide an overview of the nominating committee process and outline the steps we take to put forth names of candidates to serve on the Wasco Electric Cooperative Board of Directors.
In accordance with our bylaws, the board appoints a nominating committee to identify and nominate qualified candidates for any upcoming director vacancies. This process occurs during our August 2025 board of directors meeting.
As stated in our bylaws, a qualified director:
- Must be a bona fide resident in the area served by the cooperative.
- Must not in any way be employed by or have a financial interest in a competing enterprise or a business selling electric energy to the cooperative.
- Must not be an incumbent of, or candidate for, an elective public office in connection with which a salary is paid.
- Must have the capacity to enter into legally binding contracts.
- Must be an individual.
- Has not been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, a felony within 5 years prior to becoming a director.
- Has membership rights that are not suspended at the time the member is a candidate for the position.
- Does not have a spouse serving on the current board of directors.
Timeline
- August 27: Board appoints nominating committee.
- Early September: Nominating committee meets and nominates candidates.
- October 1: Nominations finalized and posted as required.
- November 3: Ballots finalized and mailed.
- November 7: Petition deadline for nominations by petition.
- November 22: Votes counted and results announced at the annual meeting.
I work with staff to ensure the committee has the necessary support and resources to fulfill its duties. Contact the office if you would like your name presented to the nominating committee. I will share your information with the nominating committee for consideration.
Thank you for your attention to this important governance process.
General Manager Lindsay Forepaugh