2027 DIRECTOR PETITIONS NOW AVAILABLE
Steuben County REMC is looking for dedicated members who are interested in helping guide the future of their cooperative.
Director petitions are now available for members interested in seeking election to the Steuben County REMC Board of Directors in District 4 (Jackson Township), District 5 (Pleasant Township), and District 8 (Steuben, Smithfield, and Grant Townships).
Serving on the board is an opportunity to represent your fellow members, contribute to important decisions and help ensure Steuben County REMC continues to serve its members and community well into the future.
WHAT DOES AN REMC DIRECTOR DO?
Steuben County REMC is governed by a nine-member board of directors elected by the membership. Directors provide oversight and help establish the long-term direction of the cooperative.
Board responsibilities include reviewing and making decisions related to:
• Long-term financial planning and corporate objectives
• Strategic planning
• Rates and rules of service
• Cooperative policies and operating philosophy
• Annual operating budgets
• Evaluation of the general manager
Directors also stay informed about issues affecting the electric utility industry through ongoing education, training and certification programs. Throughout the year, they may also represent Steuben County REMC at cooperative, industry, civic and community events.
Our directors bring different experiences and perspectives to the board while sharing a common responsibility: making decisions with the best interests of the cooperative membership in mind.
WHO CAN RUN FOR THE BOARD?
Directors must maintain membership with Steuben County REMC and permanently reside within the district they represent. Directors serve three-year terms, with three of the cooperative’s nine districts up for election each year.
For the 2027 election, petitions are available for eligible members residing in:
District 4: Jackson Township
District 5: Pleasant Township
District 8: Steuben, Smithfield and Grant Townships
According to Section 18.01 of the Steuben County REMC bylaws, “Any fifteen (15) or more members may make nominations in writing over their signatures, at any time not less than ninety (90) days prior to the meeting.”
Candidates must obtain the signatures of at least 15 Steuben County REMC members on their petition.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CANDIDATE?
Contact the Steuben County REMC office to request a director petition. Completed petitions must be returned to the office by Friday, March 12, 2027, which is no less than 90 days before the 2027 Annual Meeting.
The 2027 Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, June 12, 2027. Director candidates are elected by their fellow cooperative members through the Annual Meeting election process.
If you have questions about becoming a candidate, the election process or the responsibilities of serving on the Steuben County REMC Board of Directors, contact our office at 260-665-3563.
