Code of Ethics, and Anti-Nepotism Policies Recommended SECPA Update

~Anne Boswell

Southeast Colorado Power Association Board members were advised by attorney Matthew Richardson that is was time to update the by-laws.

Richardson started with a short list of a few that needed attention first to include:

• The Code of Ethics, and Conflict of Interest policy

• Access to SECPA Information policy, as required by Colorado Revised Statue, 40-9.5-108.5

• Elections and Voting policy

• Compliance with State Regulations for Member Complaints policy

• Right of Way Easement policy

• Interconnection of Distributed Resources Policy

• Anti-Nepotism Policy

• Medical Insurance for Former Employees, Directors Policy

Chief Human Relations Officer Angela Bamber stated that policies concerning employment were getting a review by their employment law attorney.

Also discussed, a member request to facilitate pubic comment and questions by members at meetings. Richardson said the current policy meets required state statues concerning public meeting participation.

Currently if a member would like to address the board they must complete a form and submit it 14 days in advance. Then, they must meet with the CEO before attending the board meeting.

The ask was to allow spontaneous communication from members of the cooperative to the board. The recommendation was to leave the policy as is.

The form to download can be found here.