Board of Directors Elections

Engage with your co-op. Every member has a voice.

Nominate

Nominate yourself for the board.

February 6 – April 3

Vote

Vote for your Board of Directors – online, by mail, or in person at the Annual Meeting.

May 8 – June 4

As an HCE member, your involvement is essential to the health of the co-op. You have a voice and the right to vote for your Board of Directors.

Directors serve four-year terms and are elected by the entire Membership.  The election schedule follows a four-year pattern to elect Directors from the following districts:

  • 2024: Northern District only
  • 2025: Northern District & Southern District
  • 2026: Northern District & Southern District
  • 2027: Northern District & Western District

This spring, we are holding an election for one four-year term in our Northern District, which is comprised of the entire Eagle Valley from Vail to Dotsero.

The Northern District shall be defined as and include Townships 2 through 5 South, Ranges 87 and 88 West and Townships 2 through 6 South, Ranges 79 through 86 West, generally described as the Gypsum to Vail area. The Northern District shall be represented by four Directors.

How to run for a Board seat

Board service overview

It is important to review HCE’s Bylaws regarding directors beginning on page 4 and the corporate policy regarding board matters. A general overview of board member qualifications, time commitments, responsibilities, and compensation can also be viewed and downloaded via PDF.

Self Nomination Form

This year’s election is for one seat in our Northern District, generally comprised of the area east of Glenwood Canyon to Vail. Interested candidates must be a member of HCE for at least two years prior to election as a director (in this year, that means you must have been a member since at least June 6, 2022). You must permanently reside and use electric energy provided by HCE at a residence within the Northern District.

Vote

All members can vote regardless of the district in which they reside.

Look for your emailed and mailed election packet in mid-May.

Members may vote any one of these ways:

Electronically

Through a link that will be emailed to you, or through your SmartHub account.

Electronic votes must be submitted by June 4, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MST.

By Mail

Just pop your mailed ballot back in the mail.

Mailed ballots must be received by our third-party processor by June 4, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MST.

In-Person at our Annual Meeting

June 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

4 Eagle Ranch in Wolcott

In-person voting closes at 6:00 p.m.

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