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Cooperative Principles

1st Principle: Voluntary and open membership Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all people able to use its services and willing to accept the responsibilities, without gender, social, racial, political, or religious discrimination.

2nd Principle: Democratic member control Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, one member-one vote, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions. Men and woman serving as elected representatives are accountable to the membership.

3rd Principle: Member economic participation Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the cooperative. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing the cooperative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.

4th Principle: Autonomy and independence Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their cooperative autonomy.

5th Principle: Education, training, and information Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives. They inform the general public about the nature and benefits of cooperation.

6th Principle: Cooperation among cooperatives Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional, and international structures.

7th Principle: Concern for community While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members.

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  • About Us
    • Electrical Service Territory Map
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Articles of Incorporation
    • Bylaws
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Contact Us/Days We're Closed
    • History
    • Mission Statement
    • Power Content Label
    • Service Territory/Board Districts
    • Non-Discrimination Statement
    • What is an Electric Cooperative?
    • Why Does My Power Go Out?
    • 501(c)12 Information
    • Employment
  • Our Board
    • Board Minutes
  • Member Services
    • Start/Stop Service
    • HEAP Assistance
    • Assistance - Utility
    • Assistance - Various Types
    • Kill-A-Watt Program
    • My Account
    • Power Cost Adjustment
    • Rates
    • Request Forms
    • Co-op Connections
    • Is there Life Support Equipment in your home?
  • Energy Solutions
    • Energy Audit
    • Energy Savings Guide
    • Renewables
      • Net Metered Renewable Energy
      • Renewable Tax Credits
      • Efficiency Tax Credits
    • SunAnza
    • Together We Save
    • Net Metering/Distributed Generation Rate
  • Community
    • Co-op Connections Savings Program
    • Co-op Healthy Savings
    • Operation Round Up
    • Prescription Discount
    • Washington Youth Tour
    • News & Events
    • Safety
  • Capital Credits
    • What are Capital Credits?
    • Capital Credit Estates
    • Unclaimed Capital Credits
  • FAQ
  • Resources
    • Bill Inserts
    • Currents Magazine
    • Electrical Safety
    • Links
  • ConnectAnza
    • What is ConnectAnza
    • ConnectAnza Products and Pricing
    • Sign up for Internet Service
    • CTF Information
    • ConnectAnza Policies
    • Need more battery back-up?
    • Internet and Phone Service Outage Map
    • ConnectAnza Contract
  • Electrify Anza
    • Electrify Anza