For over 80 years, Connexus Energy has been owned and governed by members like you. The Connexus Energy Board of Directors is elected by the members to provide oversight of the electric cooperative. The board is governed by the cooperative’s bylaws, which are adopted by the membership. They establish rates, set the cooperative’s goals and strategic direction, provide financial oversight, and act as the policy-making body of Connexus Energy.
In adherence with Connexus Energy’s bylaws, an annual election is held where any eligible member may seek election to the board of directors in the district which they reside. The cooperative’s director elections take place in conjunction with our Annual Meeting of the membership on April 20, 2023, 4:00 p.m., at Connexus Energy.
The Connexus Energy 2023 Annual Meeting Packet will be mailed to all eligible members on March 30, 2023.
To contact a director regarding board-related matters, email info.boardofdirectors@connexusenergy.com.
During the past year, your board has been reviewing, discussing, and taking action on many topics to continue to keep our cooperative strong and planning for our future. Below are some of those items. (For further details, the meeting minutes are also available in your member portal.)
Michael Cady, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Mark Ethen, Vice Chair
Donald Holl, Director
Richard Braastad, Director
Fran Bator, Chair
Shelly Peterson, Secretary/Treasurer
Kenneth Fiereck, Director
Gordon Westerlind, Director
The Connexus Energy service territory is divided into four director districts, with two director seats in each district. The district bylaws are designed as stipulated in the cooperative’s bylaws (Article III, Section 2(a), page 5).
The 2023 regular and special meetings of the
Connexus Energy Board of Directors will be held on the following days,
beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Connexus Energy, unless otherwise noted, as
of January 1, 2023:
Meeting dates are subject to change by the Board of Directors, based on scheduling circumstances.
We ask that members interested in attending a Board meeting contact the office of the President/CEO at 763.323.2721 at least one week prior to the meeting, for potential scheduling changes and seating coordination. (Board Policy 1-16) Minnesota Statute 308A.327 specifies several categories by which cooperative boards may close a meeting or portion of a meeting. Connexus Energy’s discussions regarding power supply directly affect the cooperative’s competitive or financial position, involving one or more business opportunities, and require consideration of the proprietary information from prospective partners. Board meeting agenda and minutes are available by logging in to your Connexus Energy account and clicking Board Meeting under your user profile picture.
Members who wish to present an agenda item regarding cooperative business shall complete and submit a request form
at least two weeks prior to the meeting for consideration of the Board
Executive Committee. Email the completed request form to info.boardofdirectors@connexusenergy.com.
If approved, members will be notified of their agenda time prior to the
meeting date. Any written or demonstrative materials for the meeting
must be submitted two days prior to the meeting.
The
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Connexus Energy provide the
framework for governance and conducting business, with information on
membership, board of directors elections, Cash Back, and more.
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
How electricity gets to you & taking control of your energy usage.