Policy No. 480 — Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative
REQUESTS FOR SERVICE AS A NON-MEMBER
I. Objective: To provide for a procedure to comply with Article I section 7 and 8a of the bylaws of the cooperative permitting service as a non-member. Any member desiring to withdraw from membership and still receive electric service or person(s) wishing to be served as a non-member will be served under this policy.
II. Requirements: Service will not be provided if the transaction results in a combination of non-member service or an individual transaction that results in a violation of the terms of the Internal Revenue Service code, section 501c(12). This section permits operation as a non-profit cooperative.
1. A non-member must be willing to be bound by the rates, terms and conditions under which a member receiving like service would be obligated.
2. While subject to the same rates, the non-member may not be eligible for capital credits.
3. Non-member will not be able to attend, take part in or vote at any annual or special meeting of the members.
4. Non-member will not be able to nominate or run as a candidate for the board of trustees of the cooperative.
5. The non-member shall not be discriminated against as regards terms, conditions and quality of service.
6. Non-member will not have the right to a hearing at a meeting of the board of trustees.
III. Enforcement:
1. Any member wishing to withdraw from membership shall make a written request to the board of trustees. Such request will be considered and acted upon at the next regular meeting.
2. Anyone desiring new service as a non-member shall make written application to the board of trustees. Such request will be considered and acted upon at the next regular meeting.
3. If such application is approved, the non-member shall sign an application for service as a non-member. Such application shall contain the terms and conditions of service.
4. Service shall not be connected or construction started until the board of trustees has approved the request. Service shall not be connected or construction started until the application has been signed and all fees have been paid.
5. If the application is refused, the applicant shall be informed in writing within ten days after the meeting.
Approved by the Board of Trustees of Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., on
July 31, 2000
Effective: July 31, 2000
Approved: May 29, 2001 (Formerly Policy No. 605)
Reviewed: December 7, 2004
Reviewed and Approved: October 30, 2006
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