About Douglas Electric
Douglas Electric Cooperative (DEC) is a private, not-for-profit
electric utility owned by the members it serves. It was established to
provide its members with the most reliable electric service at the
lowest possible cost. DEC's service area covers 2200 square miles in
western and northern Douglas County, with small portions in northeast
and southeast Coos County and south Lane County. City of Drain is not
within DEC's boundaries.
A seven member Board of Directors governing the cooperative is elected
by and from its membership; therefore, the members ultimately control
the cooperative. The Board meets monthly to set policies and review
the operations of DEC. Its directors are elected at the Annual Meeting
held each year on the first Saturday in April. Each director serves,
without salary, a three year term. Nominations for election to the
Board of Directors from each respective district are made by petition
signed by 15 or more members who reside in that district and must be
filed in DEC's headquarters at least 60 days prior to the Member
Meeting.
While each member owns the cooperative, no member shall be
individually liable or responsible for any debts or liabilities of the
cooperative.
