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Board Candidate Application
Board Candidate Application
allie.shetlerDEA
2021-10-25T07:59:47-06:00
Board of Director Application
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Contact Information
Account Number:
(Required)
District Number
(Required)
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
Your district number can be found by reviewing the district map and boundaries on the Annual Meeting and Election page.
Please indicate which seat in District 4* you are seeking election to:
(Required)
3-Year Term
1-Year Term
*You may only seek election to one seat for District 4. If you have further questions, please contact Melissa Cherney at
[email protected]
Number of years as a member of Dakota Electric:
Name
(Required)
First
Last
Address
(Required)
Street Address
Address Line 2
City
ZIP / Postal Code
Email
(Required)
Phone
(Required)
Employment
Occupation
Employer
Years
Are you employed at a competing utility?
Yes
No
Qualifications and Skills
Do you have any experience on other boards or committees such as school boards, hospitals, churches, etc., that you think should be considered in your qualifications? If so, please list.
(Required)
Organization
Your Capacity
Years Served
Still Serving?
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Describe your particular interests, experience, and skill sets you would bring to this board of directors:
(Required)
Technical Profiency
Technical proficiency is mandatory for all board members. Directors will be required to utilize software programs, including but not limited to: Microsoft (MS) Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Reader (PDF), DocuSign, and Diligent Boards (board governance management software). Directors are also required to have proficiency with iPads and consistent access to the Internet.
Do you have any concerns with the technology requirements listed above?
(Required)
Yes
No
If yes, please indicate your concerns below:
(Required)
Please indicate your experience with any of the programs and/or devices listed above:
(Required)
Directors will be expected to spend a portion of every week on Dakota Electric business. How difficult would it be for you to find time for the following?
Monthly Board Meetings
(Required)
Not Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Very Difficult
Daily/Weekly Email Communications
(Required)
Not Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Very Difficult
Committee Meetings (As Needed)
(Required)
Not Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Very Difficult
Regional and/or National Seminars and Meetings
(Required)
Not Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Very Difficult
New Director Educations and Trainings
(Required)
Not Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Very Difficult
Verification
Please list any close relatives or members of your household employed with or associated with Dakota Electric?
Are you at least 18 years of age?
(Required)
Yes
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
(Required)
Yes
No
Resume
(Required)
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 15 MB.
PDF format only.
Consent
(Required)
I agree.
Dakota Electric reserves the right to verify the information on your application, which may include a background check.
