Meet Adams Electric Cooperative's Board of Directors

What is Expected of a Director?

Director candidates often ask this question when they consider running for the board. Click here to see a list of the minimum requirements for an Adams Electric Cooperative director.

The board of directors establishes the basic business policies, the same as the board of directors of any other corporation.  The board employs a manager who is responsible for all operational details.

Your board of directors is chosen through elections each year at the annual meeting. Each of the nine directors are elected for a three-year term and may be re-elected. Majority vote at the annual meeting decides who is elected. Terms are staggered; three directors are elected each year. Directors are limited to five (5) successive three-year terms.

At each annual meeting of members, a nominating committee is elected for the next year. The committee consists of one member-at-large and two members from each district where a vacancy on the board of directors is to be filled. This committee meets and prepares a list of nominees at least 60 days before the annual meeting. Nominations may also be made by petition and are included on the ballot.

Your board of directors meets regularly on the fourth Thursday of each month at the headquarters in Camp Point. Your board, as required, holds additional special meetings. Directors receive no salary; they are reimbursed for travel expenses and receive a per diem for meetings attended.

Directors must receive electric service, from the Co-op, at their primary residence.They pay the same rates for electric service and follow the same policies as all other members.  They are not eligible to serve on the board if they have any conflicting business interest.