Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. (Jan. 15, 2024) – Cloverland Electric Cooperative announces election packets are available for members interested in serving on the cooperative’s board of directors. One director from each of the cooperative’s three districts (A, B and C) is up for election each year. The cooperative has a nine member board with three board members representing each district. Each director serves a three year term on the board.
Serving on Cloverland’s board involves making a difference in the Eastern Upper Peninsula by using individual skill sets to guide strategic vision at the cooperative. Cloverland board members provide guidance on capital investments, upgrades in equipment and technology, renewable energy investments, energy mix and economic development. Cloverland staff oversees day-to-day operations following the strategic plan set by the board and chief executive officer. Cloverland’s Board creates goals for the cooperative’s future while also serving as an advocate for Cloverland’s 34,000 member-owners.
“Democratic member control is one of the seven cooperative principles,” states Cloverland’s President and CEO, Mike Heise. “We are thankful for each member who serves on the board and those participating in the election cycle.”
Interested in seeking election to the board?
Director candidates must meet the qualifications outlined in Cloverland’s bylaws and file a nomination petition with at least 25 valid member signatures from their district. For a nomination petition, please email elections@cloverland.com or leave a voicemail message at 906-632-5143. Nominating petitions and supporting documents must be electronically submitted or returned to the co-op’s administration office at 725 E. Portage Avenue in Sault Ste. Marie by 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2024.
Election Schedule:
- Ballots mail April 29, 2024.
- Voting ends May 31, 2024.
- Members may vote by mail or electronically.
- Director candidate information will be available on Cloverland.com, the cooperative’s social media channels and the May | June issue of the Cloverland Connections magazine.
- Election results will be presented at the Cooperative’s Annual Meeting of the Members Thursday, June 6, 2024 and announced on Cloverland.com.
Business owners: ensure your vote counts:
A business or other entity, such as a firm, association, corporation, partnership or governmental unit, must designate on its stationary the representative who is authorized to cast a vote on behalf of the entity and file the designation with the cooperative by the date of record, March 28, 2024. A sample letter is available at cloverland.com/elections. Please call (906) 632-5143 or email elections@cloverland.com questions regarding the director election process.
Cloverland Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric utility located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The cooperative energizes over 4,000 miles of power line, serving over 43,000 meters for 34,000 residential and business members across Chippewa, Delta, Mackinac, Luce and Schoolcraft counties.
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