Member Updates

October 1, 2024

Announcement: Call for Board Election Candidates

Dear EJ Water Cooperative, Inc. Members,

We are excited to announce that nominations for the 2025 Board of Directors election are now open! This is your opportunity to shape the future of our organization by stepping forward as a candidate or nominating someone who shares your vision for EJ Water.

Board Positions Open:

  • District 1 (Cumberland and Effingham Counties)
  • District 2 (Clay, Edwards, Jasper and Richland Counties)
  • District 3 (At Large)

Key Responsibilities of Board Members:

  • Provide strategic direction and oversight for the organization
  • Attend regular monthly board meetings
  • Contribute to committees and special projects
  • Advocate for the organization within the community

Eligibility:

  • No Person shall be eligible to become or remain a Board Member of the Corporation who:
    • Is not a Natural Person;
    • Is not a Member living on the premises or property where Utility Service is used and purchased, or will be used and purchased.
    • Is not a bona fide resident of the District such Member represents.
    • Is in any way employed or financially interested in a competing enterprise or a business selling Utility Services or supplies Utilities Services to the Corporation, or a business primarily engaged in selling Utility Services, or plumbing appliances, fixtures or supplies to the members of the Corporation.
    • Is the spouse of a Board Member of the Corporation. 

      How to Nominate:

Nominations for candidates for election to the Board of Directors shall be made only by petition. A Member, who meets the above qualifications, may indicate his or her candidacy by obtaining a petition from the registered office of the Corporation and then submitting it to the Corporation with no less than twenty-five (25) signatures of other Members in good standing. A Member only has one vote, so the signature can only include the Member listed on the billing account. The petition must be delivered to the registered office of the Corporation by November 13, 2024. Candidates that submit the required petition shall be placed on the ballot. In the event any position to the Board of Directors is uncontested, the ballot requirement shall be waived and the position to the Board of Directors shall be elected by acclamation by the Nominating Committee.  The Nominating Committee, in conjunction with the attorney for the Corporation, shall determine or cause to be determined the accuracy and authenticity of any such petitions. 

To receive a petition, please submit the below information to EJ Water Headquarters and a petition will be given to you:

  1. Full Name of the Candidate
  2. EJ Water Account Number
  3. Position Running for
  4. Contact information including phone number and email address

Key Dates:

  • Nomination Deadline: November 13, 2024
  • Results Announcement: March 13, 2025

We strongly encourage passionate, driven individuals who want to make a meaningful impact on our community to participate. Serving on the board is a rewarding opportunity to help lead the organization forward.

If you have any questions or need further information please reach out to our office.