Home Contact Us Go Your Account Member Services Energy Efficiency Community Your Cooperative Big Bend Electric Cooperative (BBEC) > Your Cooperative > Bylaws & Cooperative Principles Bylaws & Cooperative Principles Mission Statement Big Bend Electric Cooperative is a local, consumer-owned, non-profit cooperative whose mission is to provide safe, reliable service, in accordance with sound business and environmental practices. Values Statement Big Bend Electric Cooperative is driven by our commitment to the communities we serve, and dedicated to the ongoing training of employees empowered to serve the needs of our members in a professional, ethical manner. Bylaws BBEC is a consumer-owned electric utility incorporated in the State of Washington. BBEC bylaws, as amended, were established by the members of BBEC. The bylaws set forth rules and responsibilities of BBEC and its members. Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws (PDF) Cooperative Principles Big Bend Electric Cooperative follows the seven guiding principles of the cooperative form of business: 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 policies and making decisions. The elected representatives are accountable to the membership. In primary cooperatives, members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote) and cooperatives at other levels are organized in a democratic manner. Members’ Economic Participation — Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the cooperative. Members usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of membership. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing the cooperative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership. Autonomy and Independence — Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their cooperative autonomy. 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. They inform the general public, particularly young people and opinion leaders, about the nature and benefits of cooperation. 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 the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members Your Cooperative Contact Us Bylaws & Cooperative Principles Board of Trustees Employees Fuel Mix Office Locations Annual Meeting News Inside Ruralite Politics and Issues Scam Alerts Pay Your Bill Manage Account Before You Dig Power Outages MAILING ADDRESS Big Bend Electric Cooperative, Inc. PO Box 348 Ritzville, WA 99169-0348 PHONE NUMBERS Main Office: 509-659-1700 Toll-Free: 1-866-844-2363 After Hours: 1-866-844-2363 Fax: 509-659-1404 Pay-By-Phone: 1-844-255-3682 News Contact Us Safety Resources Accessibility Notice Website Privacy Statement Terms of Use Website Design by Ruralite Services, Inc. © 2021 Big Bend Electric Cooperative, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Selecteer een taal▼