To answer that question briefly, here are seven guiding principles by which cooperatives govern themselves. Glacier Electric Cooperative, Inc., follows these principles throughout the organization and by holding annual meetings of the members and monthly meetings of the board of trustees.
Cooperatives are open to all persons able to use the services provided.
Members must be willing to accept the responsibilities of membership. Cooperatives are democratic organ-izations, controlled by its members. Member economic participation. Members of our cooperative contribute equitably to Glacier's capital. Glacier is an autonomous, self-help organization controlled by the members.