Del-Co Water Board Member - Board of Directors

Please visit https://delcowater.org/board-election-resources/ for comprehensive information on the application process, timeline, the statement of candidacy form, and to review Del-Co's Code of Regulations and Board Policies.

Believe in basic Cooperative principals:

• Voluntary and Open Membership – Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial political or religious discrimination.
• Democratic Member Control – Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions. Men and women serving as elected representatives are accountable to the membership. Cooperative members have equal voting rights – one member, one vote.
• Member Economic Participation – Members contribute equally to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative.
• Autonomy and Independence – Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members.
• Education, Training and Information – Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives.
• Cooperation Among Cooperatives – Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, regional, national, and international structures.
• Concern for Community – While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members.

Understand and be supportive of the need to play an active role in area and community development and to develop strong alliances with political officials and community groups.

• Be willing and able to carry out the functions of a Director, including having sound business judgment and the commitment to spend the time and effort necessary to become knowledgeable about the water utility business.
• Attend training and education conferences and seminars.
• Attend Board and Committee Meetings regularly. This may include virtual, telephonic, and/or in-person meetings.
• Be willing to learn how to operate and utilize computer and Internet connected equipment, to receive periodic updates and information from the General Manager, along with monthly board meeting minutes and reports for the purpose of efficiently transacting Cooperative business.
• Understand and follow fiduciary responsibilities including being loyal to the cooperative, obeying such duties as maintaining confidential information, be willing to fully disclose any potential conflicts of interest, and deal with fellow Directors in good faith.
• Understand that he/she represents the best interests of Del-Co Water Company and its membership as a whole on an objective and impartial basis, and not just those in his or her district or for a specific rate class.
• Be a member in good standing.

1. One term minimum, three years.

2. Must reside within Del-Co's service area.
3. Attend board meetings and assigned committee sessions, typically held Wednesday afternoons/evenings.
4. Actively participate in discussions, decisions, and company activities.
5. Maintain current industry-relevant knowledge and occasionally attend industry events/conferences.
6. Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with other directors and Del-Co’s executive staff.
7. Believe in basic cooperative principles.
8. Understand and support an active role in community development.
9. Capable of utilizing current software and hardware technology employed by Del-Co Water.
10. Adhere to fiduciary responsibilities.
11. Represent the best interests of Del-Co Water and its membership.