Board of Director, District 7

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In August 2024, a search committee was created to select a nominee for the board of directors’ district 7 of United Electric Cooperative Services, Inc. (the "Cooperative"). To be considered for nominating, you must adhere to the nomination procedures and meet the director qualifications established in the Cooperative's Bylaws and related policies of the Cooperative. The application must be completed on or before 5 p.m. on December 2, 2024.

This posting is an overview of applicable procedures and qualifications but is not a substitute for the applicable Bylaws and Policies of the Cooperative, which shall in all instances control.

Director Qualifications*:

To be eligible to become or remain a director of the Cooperative, a person:

Must have the capacity to enter legally binding contracts and must be of at least legal age required in Texas to contract and conduct business Must not have been previously removed or disqualified as a director of the Cooperative Must have been a natural person Cooperative Member in good standing for the previous twelve months, and while a director must be a natural person Cooperative Member in good standing; Cannot be a close relative of an incumbent director, an employee, or a close relative of an employee of the Cooperative While a director, can miss no more than two (2) regular meetings during twelve (12) month rolling period, except when such a failure to attend may be excused upon a showing of good cause as determined by the Board Except as otherwise provided by the Board for good cause as determined by the Board, must receive a Credentialed Cooperative Director designation, Director’s Certificate, or similar designation or certification from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association within thirty six (36) months of becoming a director. While a director must bein compliance with these Bylaws and all Board policies	Must be receiving Electric Services at his or her primary residence located within the district he or she does or would represent. Must have a permanent residence in the district (District 7), Board District Map found here While a director and during the three (3) years immediately prior to becoming a director cannot be employed by, control, serve as a director or officer of, or be financially interested in a competing enterprise, or a business selling electric energy, broadband related services, or supplies to the Cooperative Cannot hold an elected public office in connection with which a salary is paid, unless in the board's determination such salary is de minimus. Cannot previously have been convicted of or have pled guilty to (a) a felony, or (b) a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. No employee will be eligible to serve as a director of the Cooperative for a period of five (5) years after termination of employment with the Cooperative. "Close Relative" means "an individual who (a) through blood, law, or marriage is a husband, wife, son, daughter, father, mother, brother, sister, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandfather, grandmother, aunt or uncle of the principal or (b) resides in the same residence (collectively "close relative"). The term is intended to be broadly construed to include adoption and step and half relationships." To be "financially interested" in an enterprise or business which is publicly traded, such interest must be ownership of more than 1% of the business or enterprise.

*Taken from Article IV, Sections 4.02 and 4.03 of the Bylaws.

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Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Address*

Cooperative Account #*

Date of Birth*

Social Security #
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Driver License #*

Preferred Phone #*

Complete physical address of your residences for the past 3 years*

Resides in a permanent/primary residential location served by United in District 7.*

I certify that the information I have provided in this Application is in all respects true and correct. I certify that I meet the director qualifications stated in the Bylaws, have reviewed the Conflict-of-Interest Policy (Policy 1050) and agree to abide by the Conflict-of-Interest Policy if elected to serve as a director, and that the information contained in this petition is correct and complete. I consent and authorize the investigation of all statements contained in this Application. I understand that the misrepresentation or omission of facts in my Application may be grounds for disqualification to run for a director position or serve as a director.* By checking this box you agree

In connection with your application for a position on the Board of Directors of United Electric Cooperative Services, Inc., you acknowledge and agree that a background investigation of you may be conducted in conjunction with inquiry(ies) as to your qualifications to stand for election pursuant to Bylaws Section 4.07.

Authorization to Release Information

In connection with my application for a position on the Board of Directors of United Electric Cooperative Services, Inc., I hereby authorize any persons or organizations having information or records pertaining to my personal background, including employment, motor vehicle records and any law enforcement records, to release such information to UNITED ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE SERVICES, INC., or its duly authorized representative. I agree and understand that a photocopy of this authorization may serve as an original.

For questions call (817)782-8381* By checking this box you agree

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