2008 - Kauai Island Utility Cooperative

KIUC Nominating Committee Begins Candidate Search
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
12/12/08
Contact:
Shelley Paik
808.246.4378
spaik@kiuc.coop
Lihue, Kauai, HI – 12/12/08 – In accordance with KIUC’s bylaws, a Nominating Committee has
been appointed to select individuals to run for three director positions on the nine-member Board
of Directors for KIUC. The individuals serving on the Nominating Committee: Chairperson of
the Committee KIUC Director Carol Bain, Edee Bandmann, Michael Murakoshi, Cesar Portugal
and Mike Tresler will recommend individuals as nominees for the three available seats. These
individuals will be on the ballot for the March 28, 2009 election.
All interested KIUC members who wish to be considered by the KIUC Nominating Committee
should submit a one-page resume and letter of interest by Monday, January 5, 2009 addressed to
KIUC Nominating Committee, 4463 Pahee Street, Suite 1, Lihue, HI 96766-2000.
All potential candidates are required to attend a Directors Duties Orientation to confirm a
willingness to serve.
The Committee will review the qualifications of all interested candidates and release the
selection of nominees, along with the names of all interested parties no later than January 18,
2009.
The Committee is looking for KIUC members who have past experience serving on the boards of
community, non-profit or government organizations and those willing to accept the
responsibilities and obligations of a director, which include taking the time necessary to prepare
for, attend and take an active part in board meetings. Qualified KIUC members, including
current and former KIUC directors, are eligible for consideration. See Board Policy #18 located
at www.kiuc.coop.
A director is one of nine elected representatives of the members of KIUC who collectively
constitute the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors governs the business and affairs of
KIUC and is generally concerned with the broad courses of action to be followed by the utility
and not involved in the day-to-day utility operations.
Qualified KIUC members may also be nominated by collecting 35 signatures of other members
(electric account holders) in good standing and by submitting a completed Member Petition to
the Nominating Committee no later than Monday, February 9, 2009.
All candidates with valid petitions, and all candidates selected by the Committee will be placed
on the ballot for the March 28, 2009 election. If you have questions or would like additional
information please go to www.kiuc.coop or contact KIUC’s election hotline at 246.4378.
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KIUC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.