The principles of a cooperative is that its consumers are the owners and each consumer automatically becomes a member of the Cooperative. Anyone who can use the Cooperative s service is eligible to belong.
Every member has only one vote.
This gives all members an equal share in its control. None, you automatically become a member. There is no money involved. Under special circumstances, your Cooperative may require a deposit in advance as a guarantee of payment of bills for electric service. Upon termination of service and payment of account in full, the consumer s deposit will be refunded.