Title
Resolution - Approval and Certification of 2026 Election Ballot - M Butler
Other Info
Submitted By: Michael Butler
Department: Senior Counsel
Financial Impact and Cost/Benefit Considerations: Expenditure of Cooperative funds estimated in the amount of $0 currently included in the Cooperative's 2026 operating budget; expenditures of staff time estimated in amount of 0 hours (other than ordinary processing requirements).
Discussion
Pursuant to Article II, Section 4 of the Bylaws of Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PEC or the Cooperative), and Section 6.2.1.10 of the Cooperative's Election Policy and Procedures, the Board of Directors approves and certifies the 2026 Election Ballot.
The 2026 Election Ballot will include the qualified candidates for Districts 2 and 3 as follows:
District 2
Elexis Grimes
Carlos St. James
District 3
Mark Ekrut
Matthew Weldon
In addition to the 2026 Election Ballot, the following materials will also be included:
• Biographical materials on the qualified candidates; and
• Directions on changing or updating member contact information.
Body
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COOPERATIVE that the 2026 Election Ballot is approved and certified, including the Qualified Candidates for Board of Director, as presented this day; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COOPERATIVE that the General Counsel, or designee, is directed to take all necessary actions to implement this resolution and direct the Election Service Provider to prepare and print the 2026 Election Ballot and accompanying materials.