The North Western Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees is a group of seven member-owners who are elected by their fellow member-owners to serve three-year terms. Their duty is setting policies and making decisions for the continuation of the cooperative and as an elected representative that are accountable to the membership. 

At the annual meeting the member-owners are invited to vote for candidates from two or sometimes three districts. During the 2024 election no candidates will be appearing on the ballot. No petitions were received so the incumbents have been re-elected by affirmation.

 

The Petition Process

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PETITIONS FOR THE 2024 ELECTION HAS PASSED.

The process for those member-owners who are not currently serving on the Board to become a candidate for the North Western Electric Board of Trustees is described in ARTICLE IV, Section 4 of the North Western Electric Cooperative Code of Regulations. It requires eligible member-owners who were interested in being placed on the Official Ballot each year to do so by submitting the official petition forms to the NWEC office by the publicized deadline.

  • A complete petition packet including the required election documents and additional information regarding the qualifications and expectations of a potential candidate is available here when applicable.

  • You may also obtain the petition packet by stopping by our office at 04125 State Route 576 in Bryan during normal business hours or by calling 419-636-5051 and requesting a copy be mailed or emailed to you.

All petitions received will be verified and only those meeting the qualifications will be placed on the official ballot for the election.

If you are an eligible candidate and can commit the time and energy, then please consider this opportunity to become part of your cooperative's governing body.

If you have any questions regarding the election process, please contact our office.