The Board of Directors is responsible for setting policies, overseeing the cooperative's operations, and ensuring the cooperative meets the needs of its members. They serve as representatives of the members' interests, making decisions on behalf of the cooperative's long-term sustainability and success.

The Thumb Electric Cooperative Board of Directors meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. from April through October and at 6:00 p.m. for the remaining months.

Any member in good standing who resides in a district up for election can request a Nominating Petition packet. The petition must be signed by at least 15 members in good standing from the county the candidate seeks to represent. Completed petitions must be submitted to the TEC Ubly Office between January 2 and 4:00 p.m. on the last business day of March. Failure to meet these requirements by the deadline will result in the rejection of the petition.

The election for Board members occurs during the Annual Meeting held each June. Ballots are available for voting by mail, electronically, or in person. The Election and Credentials Committee will tally the votes, and the winners are announced during the meeting.

All active members of Thumb Electric Cooperative, including those with joint memberships, are eligible to vote. Joint members are entitled to one vote per membership, regardless of whether both individuals attend the meeting.

All members, whether attending the Annual Meeting or not, may vote. Only one ballot per membership is allowed. Voting can be done via mail-in ballot, electronic ballot, or in person at the Annual Meeting in June. The Election and Credentials Committee tallies the votes, and the winners are announced during the meeting.

If a director’s position becomes vacant before the next election, the incumbent Board will elect a replacement by a majority vote. The new director will serve until the next Annual Meeting.

For more information, please contact the TEC office at (989) 658-8571 or tec@tecmi.coop. We are happy to assist with any questions you may have about the election process.

Candidates must meet the qualifications outlined in TEC’s Bylaws. Petition forms are available at TEC’s main office and can be provided to any member in good standing upon request. The Bylaws also outline additional details about the nomination and election process.