Resolutions Committee meets ahead of Basin Electric Annual Meeting

The Basin Electric Resolutions Committee, made up of representatives from each of Basin Electric's districts and a Basin Electric board member, had its first annual review meeting on June 23. The meeting was held virtually.

The committee is responsible for the ongoing review of position statements on legislation, public policy, cooperative, and industry-related issues.

After re-electing David Sigloh, director from Upper Missouri Power Cooperative, as its chairperson, the committee discussed key issues facing the cooperative and reviewed the cooperative’s existing resolutions. 

"We truly value the committee's efforts," said Chris Baumgartner, senior vice president of Member and External Relations. "The resolutions process is one way the cooperative members can help shape the direction of their cooperative. It helps to develop policies that reflect the needs of those we serve, encourages thoughtful discussion of key issues, and reinforces democratic cooperative principles."

No new resolutions have been brought forward by the membership thus far.

Previously, the committee met on an annual basis. Going forward, the committee will meet every other year unless an earlier meeting is deemed necessary by the Basin Electric Board of Directors. Members will serve two-year terms.

The Resolutions Committee will meet again Aug. 11, prior to Basin Electric’s 2026 Annual Meeting of the Membership.

Members of the Resolutions Committee include: 

• District 1: Bert Rogness - East River Electric Power Cooperative
  
  
• District 2: Scott Thiesse - L&O Power Cooperative
  
  
• District 3: Mark Brehm - Central Power Electric Cooperative
  
  
• District 4: Brenda Lundergard - Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
  
  
• District 5: Bob Frankmore - Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association
  
  
• District 6: Russ Bloom - Central Montana Electric Power Cooperative
  
  
• District 7: Kory Hammerbeck - Rushmore Electric Power Cooperative
  
  
• District 8: David Sigloh - Upper Missouri Power Cooperative
  
  
• District 9: Audrey Britton - Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative
  
  
• District 10: Philip Habeck - Members 1^st Power Cooperative
  
  
• District 11: David Onken - Corn Belt Power Cooperative
   
• Basin Electric Board of Directors representative: Jerry Beck - Corn Belt Power Cooperative