Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, Inc. will once again be holding elections for seats on the co-op board this summer. Three director positions are open for election and there are candidates for two of the board seats.
This year the three-year term of District 3, District 6 and District 7 will have elections at the 2013 annual meeting scheduled to be held Saturday, June 8 at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts at Cook County High School in Grand Marais.
District 3 serves the Gunflint Trail area. Forrest Parson is the incumbent director and will not be seeking re-election.
District 6 serves the Lutsen area. Scott Harrison is the incumbent director and is seeking re-election.
District 7 serves the Schroeder – Tofte area. Tom Spence is the incumbent director and is seeking re-election.
The Arrowhead Electric board of directors is responsible for hiring a general manager, approving policy revisions, approving rates, reviewing and approving operating budgets and work plans and approving various loans and contracts.
Arrowhead’s monthly board meetings are held the last Thursday of each month beginning at 9 a.m. with the exception of November and December due to the holiday season. Board members are reimbursed $350 for meeting attendance. Board members who attend meetings related to the cooperative’s Broadband project receive an additional payment of $175. If both electric and Broadband meetings are held the same day, the reimbursement is $500.
Members living in Districts 3, 6, and 7 who are interested in being considered for nomination or if you know a member whom you believe would be a qualified candidate, is encouraged to contact Arrowhead Electric for more information on eligibility or to submit their name to the 2013 nominating committee. Call (218) 663- 7239.
The nominating committee will meet Thursday, March 14 to nominate candidates for the director positions.
Voting will take place by mail and at the June 8 annual meeting. The director candidate receiving the highest vote for each District will serve on the board of directors for the next three years.
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