Become a DCEC Director

Interested In Becoming a DCEC Director?

Each year, an independent committee of DCEC members work to nominate members interested in running for the DCEC board at the Cooperative’s Annual Meeting. This year, members will elect new directors at the 2012 Annual Meeting scheduled for September 21, 2012. The Committee, which kicked off their work on April 25, will submit official nominations by July 22. 

Director Regions Up For Election In 2012:

The director positions that are up for election in 2012 include:
             - Northern Region:  Towns of Gilboa, Jefferson, Summit, Davenport, Harpersfield,
                                          Stamford and Maryland

             - Southern Region:  Towns of Andes, Colchester, Middletown, Masonville, Sidney,
                                           Tompkins, Walton and Bainbridge
 

How to Apply to Become a DCEC Director:

Below is information on the roles and responsibilities of serving as a director and information on the nomination process. 

To view DCEC’s policy regarding Director Qualifications and Responsibilities click here.

Information on the Nomination Process was included in the May/June Catskill Hi-Line newsletter.  Further details are available by clicking here.

If elected to serve on the DCEC Board, directors are strongly encouraged to complete a series of five (5) director education courses, each 1 to 1.5 days long, that will lead to certification. These courses include:

• Director Duties and Liabilities
• Understanding the Electric Business
• Board Roles and Relationships
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Decision Making

If you are a full-time member residing in one of these regions listed above and are interested in becoming a candidate, you must submit the following information to the DCEC Nominating Committee:

• Letter presenting your credentials and qualifications;
• Explain why you are interested in serving on the DCEC Board of Director;
• Include any other information that you feel may be relevant in applying for the candidacy.

2012 DCEC Nominating Committee:

Below is the list of members who are currently serving on the 2012 DCEC Nominating Committee. Members interested in becoming directors can either contact the DCEC office or the following individuals for more information and to request to become a candidate.