Candidate Application

Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disabilities, on-the-job injuries, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status unless it is a bona fide occupational requirement reasonably necessary to the operation of our business.

This application ensures compliance with OPALCO’s Bylaws that establish minimum requirements for a member to serve as a Director. OPALCO agrees that the information obtained shall be kept confidential, and serve only to fulfill the Board of Director’s obligations in the Bylaws to appoint a qualified member to fill a vacancy.

Please read the full qualifications in OPALCO Bylaws : Article III Directors, Section 2, Qualifications and the Conflict of Interest Policy 23.

Things you will need to complete this application:

  1. Photo and Biography (to be included in Voting Guide)
  2. Three References
  3. Signed Director Qualification Form
  4. Signed Background Check Release Form
  5. Resume (optional)

Board Candidate Application

Scroll down until you see the submit button. You will see a confirmation page if your application goes through successfully.

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Run for OPALCO's board

The governing board of Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) consists of seven directors from four districts who are elected for three-year terms, with the elections staggered. Each director is elected by a vote of OPALCO members, or appointed by the Board to fill out vacancies. All members may vote in every election, regardless of their home district.

Board Candidate Information

Election Hub

Each year OPALCO has an election for the Board of Directors. All members vote in every election regardless of district.

See the annual election information