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ELECTIONS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OVERVIEW

Our Board of Directors guides the business affairs of the organization by approving policies which govern the activities of employees and board. They also participate in long-term strategic planning and review of annual goals as developed by the CEO. The Board approves our annual budget to cover the operations of the corporation. Members also serve on committees as assigned by the board president to provide input to the CEO and functional staff on specific areas of the corporation. The Board also monitors the performance of the organization by reviewing regular reports from the CEO covering administrative, financial operating, and marketing functions. They also review the performance of the CEO.

Board members are responsible for attending monthly meetings, continuing education, and staying up-to-date on industry trends and technologies.

Board elections are conducted every year, with a three-year cycle for each district's eligibility. In 2025, positions in areas 1, 2, and 3 are eligible. Please see the map below to see the geographic areas.

Find qualifications listed in the Bylaws on page 5, section 4.

To receive a petition packet, please visit our office or email Heather Thompson at hthompson@hendrickspower.com.

DISTRICT AREAS

DEADLINES/TIMELINES

May 16: Petition Deadline
Deadline for submitting ALL completed documents to Hendricks Power. *Items can be submitted individually as they are completed.

Information Sheet and Background Check Form (signed)
Petition with 30 signatures*
- Petition signatures must be from Hendricks Power members in your respective geographic election area.
Hendricks Power Cooperative Policy B-12 Acknowledgement (signed)
Hendricks Power Cooperative Policy B-14 Acknowledgement (signed)
Professional Head Shot (Contact Heather Thompson for assistance or referrals)
Personal Biography (no more than 150 words)

June (Exact date TBD): Informal meeting
CEO, Corporate Attorney, and Board President to get acquainted, review Board responsibilities, and answer questions.

July 1-16: Online voting
Online voting is available through the member's SmartHub account.

July 17: In-person voting
In-person voting is available until 6:00 pm on the day of the annual meeting at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds Sponsor of the Day Pavilion.

July 17: Annual Meeting
Hendricks Power Cooperative Annual Meeting at the Hendricks County 4H Fair. Results are announced during the business meeting at 6:30 pm in the Hendricks Power Exposition Hall.

BYLAWS

The Bylaws define the board structure, specifying the number of directors, their terms, and the process for electing and removing them. Read the full document at Bylaws | Hendricks Power.