As a cooperative, PIE&G is guided by a board of directors elected by and from its membership. The nine-member board sets policy and directs PIE&G’s President/CEO. Directors are elected to staggered three-year terms in conjunction with the annual meeting.

Members voted to approve several bylaw amendments at the October 2021, October 2023, November 2024, and October 2025 annual meeting. The amended version of the bylaws may be viewed by clicking here.

Voting and Mail Ballot Procedures

Please refer to the bylaws for more details.

Each member is entitled to one vote on matters presented at member meetings. Decisions require a majority vote of those voting in person or by mail unless otherwise specified by law, the Co-op’s articles of incorporation, or bylaws.

Voting by Mail

Members may vote by mail on propositions, motions, or resolutions when a ballot is provided by the Secretary as per the bylaws. This includes director elections and Board-submitted motions or resolutions. The Secretary must include the ballot text in the meeting notice and provide members with a ballot and a pre-addressed, postage-paid envelope. All members received ballots in the Country Line Magazine.

To vote by mail:

• Complete and sign the ballot (for joint memberships, either member may sign).

• Enclose the ballot in the provided envelope and return it to the Secretary at least seven (7) days before the meeting. Ballots and envelopes are sent to all members through the Country Lines Magazine.

Members who vote by mail cannot vote again in person on the same matters. However, they may vote in person on issues not included in the mail ballot.

To vote in person:

If they have not mailed in their ballot or previously voted, members may receive a ballot and vote in person after showing identification at check-in at the Annual Meeting. Annual meeting dates and times are announced through social media, email, on bills, through mailed and emailed newsletters, and through the Michigan Country Lines Magazine.

Nominations, Elections, and Vacancies

Please refer to the by-laws for more details.

Section 3: Nominations

Section 4: Elections

Directors are elected by a plurality of votes cast. Tie votes are resolved by drawing lots.

Section 5: Vacancies

Vacancies on the Board may be filled by majority vote of the remaining directors. Appointed directors serve until the next annual meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified. As a cooperative, PIE&G is guided by a board of directors elected by and from its membership. The nine-member board sets policy and directs PIE&G’s President/CEO. Directors are elected to staggered three-year terms in conjunction with the annual meeting.