The Salem Electric Board consists of 7 directors who are elected by the membership to serve a 3-year term. Directors receive compensation for their time while actively participating in board business such as attending board meetings, committee meetings, and industry-related training and conferences.
Regular board meetings are generally held at 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
The time commitment varies, but directors can expect to spend 5 or more hours per month for preparation and participation in board and committee meetings, plus additional hours for association meetings and trainings.
Directors are encouraged to attend industry-related educational conferences annually and complete the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Credentialed Cooperative Director certification by the end of their first 3-year term.