Socorro Electric Cooperative Reform

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	Demographics have changed over the past 40 years. It's time to take back our electric cooperative, give equitable balance to our representatives and uphold the bylaws.
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The By-Laws that deal with Election of Trustees can be found at Socorro Electric Cooperative By-Laws Pertinent sections are Article V, Sections 2, 3, & 4; Article III, Sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, & 12. ELECTION REFORM ACTIVITIES IN OTHER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES: The following is taken from the “San Marcos Mercury” of May 5, 2008. The article is entitled: “From Pedernales Electric Cooperative: Vote for board director candidates by phone, internet, mail or at meeting.” “Please note that is year’s Board election has been revised to further ensure an open, democratic process. The proxy system has been eliminated, and members will now cast their ballots by mail, online, or in person at our annual meeting. On May 7, ballots and candidate biographies were mailed to all PEC members…” “Videos of candidate speeches from the May 1 Board Candidate Forum also are available for viewing.” Click here to read the entire article The San Marcos Mercury website.