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Statement of Objectives


Shelby Electric Cooperative exists to serve its consumer-members in the best manner possible.
The cooperative will:

  • strive to provide the best possible service to all persons who desire it within the cooperative's service area

  • provide energy at the lowest possible prices, consistent with the highest standards of service - at rates which provide adequate funds to cover all costs of service.

  • do all things essential to good management - providing dependable service, developing a stable financial structure, maintaining a sound organization and training leadership on a long-range basis.

  • promote the wise use of electricity, electrical appliances and equipment in the home and on the farm, while working to improve the standard of living for all members.

  • work to stimulate and support area development programs that will increase and stabilize the economic level of the area.

  • constantly strive for even higher standards of electric service.

  • keep consumer-members informed about their cooperative's operations, plans, problems and progress, while demonstrating that the cooperative is owned and operated by the members.

  • develop the democratic process with consumer-members, encouraging their increased participation in cooperative affairs.

  • ascertain that no person shall - regardless of race, color, religion, sex or national origin - be barred from participating in the cooperative's democratic process.

  • develop understanding and support of cooperative objectives, plans and programs.

  • provide leadership and cooperative with community and civic groups in fostering programs that contribute to the area's development.

 

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