Note:
This event has been cancelled. For questions or to find out about future training opportunities, please contact Elaine Dixon at 360-816-1445 or elaine@nwppa.org.
Who Should Attend:
Directors, policy makers, and general managers.
Related Events:
NRECA CCD 2620 - Board Operations and Process, June 26, 2019
NRECA CCD 2610 - Understanding the Electric Business, June 27, 2019
NRECA CCD 2630 - Strategic Planning, June 28, 2019
Course Overview:
Boards are responsible for directing the affairs of the cooperative. This course discusses and explains the duties of loyalty, obedience, and due care; and the need for directors to acquire the minimum knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill their responsibilities within the cooperative context.
Course Topics:
- An overview of today's multi-billion-dollar electric utility business
- The concepts and values that govern cooperatively owned businesses and related types of organizations
- Legal and regulatory concepts affecting public utilities
- Key legal documents such as articles of incorporation and bylaws
- The role of management and guidelines for maintaining an effective relationship with the CEO
Course Instructor:
Kevin Sump, NRECA
Course Schedule:
Registration will begin at 8 am, and the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch, as well as morning and afternoon breaks, will be provided.
Course Location & Hotel Information:
Marcus Whitman
6 W Rose St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 525-2200
Room rate: $129 for a single/double
Please book your room as soon as
possible, but no later than May 25, 2019, to secure this rate.
Mention that you are coming in with the NWPPA group when booking your
reservation.
Course Fees:
Member and Non-member Early Bird (ends 5/25/2019): $500
Member and Non-member Standard: $575
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are accepted, with full refund, if request is made at least 30 days prior to the course. Within 30 days, fees are as follows: 15-29 days, $100; 1-14 days or "no show," 100 percent of registration fee. When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling. NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions.
Continuing Hours:
This course qualifies for six continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.
