About Us

Kosciusko REMC is governed by nine individuals, who make up the KREMC Board of Directors. Your 2022-2023 directors are as follows: Tony Fleming (Chairman), Dan Tucker (Vice-Chairman), John Hand (Secretary-Treasurer), Terry Bouse, Pam Messmore, Steve Miner, Rick Parker, Loretta Schafer, and Todd Smith.

Learn about the winners of the 2022 board election.

Director Nomination Procedure

According to the bylaws of the co-op, it is the duty of the KREMC board of directors to appoint a nominating committee, not less than 30 days or more than 150 days, before the date of a meeting of the members at which directors are to be elected.

     As stated in the bylaws, the nominating committee shall consist of five to eleven members that are representative of all geographical areas of the cooperative.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to serve on the board of directors for KREMC, a candidate must meet the following requirements:

1. reside in KREMC service territory;
2. be in good standing with KREMC;
3. be at least 18 years of age;
4. must not be a convicted felon;
5. must not be the designated representative of a firm, association, corporation, partnership, body politic or subdivision which is a bona fide member of KREMC;
6. must not be employed in any way by the cooperative;
7. must not have been employed by KREMC within two years of being elected a director;
8. must not be a close family member of a current employee of KREMC;
9. must not be in any way employed by, or have a controlling financial interest in a competing enterprise or business that sells or provides a material amount of commodities, products or services to the cooperative or any subsidiary of the cooperative; and
10. within three years of becoming a director unless excused by the board for good cause, must receive a Credentialed Cooperative Director designation, Director’s Certificate, or similar certification from NRECA.

Nominations

The nominating committee will produce a list of nominations for directors at the KREMC office at least 20 days before the annual meeting, as required by the bylaws.

Additional Nominations

Other nominations can be made by KREMC members from any area from which a director is to be elected. This is done in writing and requires 30 or more signatures. These nominations must be made not less than 60 days prior to the annual meeting. The secretary will post these nominations along with the list of nominations made by the committee. Copies of the Kosciusko REMC bylaws are available to any member who contacts the KREMC office.

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