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Cooperative Principle #2 Democratic Member Control

Friday | June 3, 2022
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Haywood EMC, along with electric cooperatives across the country, operates according to the 7 Cooperative Principles. Each principle is a key reason that cooperatives operate differently from other electric utilities, putting the needs of their members first.

This month, Haywood EMC wants to share more about the second cooperative principle, Democratic Member Control. Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their member-owners, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. Representatives (directors) are elected among member-owners and are accountable to them. Each member-owner has equal voting rights–one member-owner, one vote.

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  • About Us
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Board of Directors
    • Management Team
    • Employment
    • Cooperative Principles
      • Cooperative Difference Video
    • Service Territory Map
    • Together We Save
    • News Posts
  • Member Services
    • Capital Credits
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Outstanding Capital Credits
    • Billing and Payment Information
      • Easy Ways to Pay
      • Delinquent Bill Timeline
    • Service Rules & Regulations
      • Smart Meter Energy Usage Data Privacy/Security Advisory
      • Title VI Statement of Non-discrimination
    • New Service
      • Application for Electric Service
    • Co-op Connections
    • Rate Schedules
      • EV Rates
      • Time Of Day Rates
    • Safety
      • Storm Preparedness
      • Safety Quiz
      • Tree Trimming
    • Service Forms
      • Service Order Form
      • Medical Condition And Equipment Form
    • Text Outage Alerts
  • Products
    • HomeServe Protection Plans
    • Generators
      • Generator Loan
      • Generlink
    • Heat Pump/Weatherization Loan
      • Heat Pumps
    • Security Lighting
  • Your Community
    • Bright Ideas Grants
    • Project HEMC
    • Around the Community
    • The Haywood EMC Podcast
    • Carolina Country Magazine
    • TSE Sports Camp Scholarship
    • News
    • TSE Scholarship
    • Youth Tour
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Whole House Energy Audit
    • NC GreenPower
    • Together We Save
    • Energy Star Home Advisor
  • Renewable Energy
    • Renewable Energy Site Assessments
      • Solar Site Assessment
      • Hydro Site Assessment
      • Wind Turbine Site Assessment
    • Renewable Rates
      • RGR Rate
      • RGS Rate
    • Solar with Haywood EMC
      • Certificate Of Completion
      • Typical Components Of A Solar Interconnected System
    • Contracts With Haywood EMC
    • Renewable Energy Information
    • Renewable Energy Sources
    • Interconnection With Haywood EMC
      • Interconnect Application