Run for the OPALCO Board: Help Shape our Energy Future! Deadline for Nominations is January 27th

Now is your chance for a seat at the table as the OPALCO Board plans the future power supply for San Juan County. OPALCO is seeking nominations for board candidates for two open positions in District 2 (Orcas, Armitage, Big Double, Blakely, Fawn, Little Double and Obstruction islands) and one open position in District 3 (Lopez, Decatur, Center and Charles islands). Applications are due to the member Elections & Governance Committee by January 27^th.

Why run for an OPALCO Board Position? To participate in the governance of the company that you own. OPALCO is a non-profit cooperative owned and operated by its members. Directors set the policies, budgets and rates for the Co-op. And, as an added benefit – OPALCO Directors are paid a stipend for their time and board training – and are eligible for health insurance benefits.

There are two ways to be nominated for a board position: 1) by the member Elections & Governance Committee (EGC) or 2) by petition. The EGC will review nominations received by January 27^th  and recommend their slate of candidates for both districts. Candidates may also seek nomination to the Board by petition. A member in good standing collects no fewer than 20 signatures of bona fide OPALCO members who reside in their district. Complete petitions should be sent to communications@opalco.com by February 19^th.

The election will be open March 22 through April 21^st.  All voting is by absentee ballot, via mail or online. Election results will be announced at the annual meeting on April 24^th.

Find out more about becoming a board member and APPLY ONLINE at www.opalco.com/why-run. Read our latest member profile about former board member, Winnie Adams on our blog: https://energysavings.opalco.com/electric-life-blog/.