The March 15th deadline is approaching for Central Texas Electric Cooperative members who are interested in running for a seat on the cooperative’s board of directors. Those members interested in becoming a director candidate appearing on ballots at the district meetings in June must meet bylaws requirements. These requirements include that the candidates reside in the area served by the cooperative and receive electric service in the district they wish to represent.
In adherence with CTEC bylaws, any member interested in a director nomination must submit a completed application along with a petition signed by at least 10 cooperative members within the district in which they are seeking nomination. Members who do not deliver a completed application and petition before the March 15 deadline will not be eligible to be named as a district meeting nominee, as the bylaws do not allow for nominations from the floor.
The credentials and election committee, composed of coop members, will review each application and petition. The individuals whose applications and petitions are verified and approved will be listed on the district meeting notice mailed to all co-op members in the districts in question.
The deadline for submitting the required materials to our headquarters office in Fredericksburg is 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 15. However, members who wish to be placed on the ballot are urged to turn in the necessary items as soon as possible. The earlier members turn in their submissions, the more time CTEC staff members have to review the materials and determine if all requirements are met, giving the prospective candidates the opportunity to resolve any errors or oversights before the deadline. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Prospective candidates are also encouraged to obtain petition signatures from more than the minimum of 10 members, in the event one or more of the signatures is not recognized as valid by the credentials and election committee. Board seats will be open in Llano, Gillespie and San Saba counties.
Applications and petition forms are available at the CTEC headquarters office in Fredericksburg. To have forms mailed or emailed, or if you have questions about the director election process, please call the cooperative’s toll-free number, 1-800900-2832, or the Fredericksburg office at (830) 997-2126.