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. |
