In adherence with Dakota Electric’s bylaws and policies, any eligible member may seek election for the board of directors in the district in which they reside. The following incumbent directors will be seeking reelection to the board of directors at Dakota Electric’s annual meeting on Apr. 28, 2022: David Jones in District 1, vacancy in District 2, Bill Holton in District 3, and Stacy Miller in District 4. 

Members interested in seeking election for a director seat should visit www.dakotaelectric.com/about-us/annual-meeting-election for more information and to fill out an application. Completed applications must be received at the Dakota Electric office by 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 7, 2021. Candidates must be available for interviews on Jan. 25, 2022 (or alternate date of Feb. 8). For election related questions contact Melissa Cherney at [email protected] or 651-463-6252.

Dakota Electric Association is requesting member volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee. Members who desire to serve should visit www.dakotaelectric.com/about-us/annual-meeting-election for more information and to submit their names. Requests to serve must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 7, 2021.

Volunteer members are drawn by lot for each district (two members from each district and one alternate from each district). Members will be notified of their selection on or about Jan. 6, 2022. The Nominating Committee will meet on Jan. 25, 2022 (or alternate date of Feb. 8) to interview candidates for the board of directors’ election. Those who serve on the Nominating Committee will receive a stipend for their time.