Bylaws

Planned Regular Board Meeting Dates

  • January 30, 2026
  • February 23, 2026
  • March 25, 2026
  • April 29, 2026
  • May 27, 2026
  • June 24, 2026
  • July 29, 2026
  • August 26, 2026
  • September 28, 2026
  • October 28, 2026
  • November 25, 2026
  • December 30, 2026

Agendas

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING

  • JUNE 24, 2026 - 8:00 A.M. - Regular Meeting 

Tentative Board Agenda:

Call to Order

  1. Consent Agenda 
  2. Action Items
  3. Management Reports
  4. Associations/Meetings
  5. New Business
  6. Unfinished Business
  7. Executive Session (If needed)
  8. Upcoming Meetings
  9. Next Regular Board Meeting: JULY 29, 2026 – 8:00 a.m.
  10. Adjourned

Approved Minutes

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Description of Director Election Process

  • Eligibility Requirements: 
    • Must be a bona fide resident and member of the district in which he/she is running.
    • Must be a member in good standing (as defined by board policy).
    • Must not have been employed by the cooperative or an outside or independent contractor of the cooperative within five years preceding the date of the election. No person shall be eligible to become or remain a director if that person is employed by a business, or has a financial interest in a business, that sells energy, services, or supplies to the cooperative, or is employed by or has a financial interest in a competing enterprise. 
    • Must not be a relative (spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandchild, grandparent, aunt, uncle, nephew, or niece) of a current cooperative employee or current board member.
    • Must not have been convicted of a felony in any state.
    • Must not have been a party to any legal or adverse action against the cooperative.
    • Must not have a conflict of interest, including, but not limited to: 
      • Outside interests that materially and adversely affect your ability to perform the duties
      • Outside interests that adversely affect the reputation of Rock Energy Cooperative.
    • Must refrain from publicly engaging in any debate, protest, or commentary regarding any divisive, controversial, or partisan matter or any other matter that could adversely affect the reputation of the cooperative.
    • Must complete an application and disclosure, which are reviewed by the nominating committee.
    • Candidate must be placed in nomination by nominating committee. 
  • Nomination Procedures: 
    • The chairman shall appoint a nominating committee from the respective director districts who are scheduled for election for each annual meeting to prepare a slate of candidates from each district with a seat open for election. The committee slate of director nominations shall be included in the notice of the annual meeting. No person shall be eligible to become or remain a director of the Cooperative who is an employee, outside or independent contractor of the Cooperative, or who has within five (5) years preceding the date of the election been an employee, outside or independent contractor of the Cooperative. No person shall be eligible to become or remain a director of the Cooperative when employed in any way by or has a financial interest in a business that sells energy, services, or supplies to the Cooperative. No person shall be eligible to become or remain a director when employed by or has a financial interest in a competing enterprise. No person shall be eligible to become or remain a director when closely related to an incumbent director or current permanent employee. Whether by blood or through marriage, “closely related” shall be defined as a spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandchild, grandparent, aunt, uncle, nephew and niece, and any other family member or person residing in the same residence. Additional qualifications may be determined by cooperative policy.
  • Voting Methods & Member Instructions: 
    • Except as otherwise provided herein, the election of the directors shall be by ballot and each voting member shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote for a candidate from each district with a seat open for election. The candidate for each district receiving the highest number of votes cast shall be declared elected. In the event there is only one nominee who is qualified and willing to run for election from a district, election for that position may be by unanimous consent, voice vote, or similar means without the need to cast written ballots.
  • Election Timelines & Deadlines: 
    • Subject to the provisions in these Bylaws with respect to removal of directors, directors shall be elected to hold office for the term of three (3) years, or until their respective successors shall have been elected and shall have qualified. The terms shall be staggered so that at least two (2) directors’ terms shall expire at each annual meeting.