EKPC VISION STATEMENT

PURPOSE
EKPC is committed to a process of assessing and efficiently satisfying the power supply and associated needs of its member/owners.

VALUE
EKPC, its directors and owners exemplify the Cooperative Principles and Touchstone Energy Values by working together and with other cooperative entities to protect the integrity of their service territories, and to improve the quality of life of those they serve.

CULTURE
EKPC, its directors and member/owners conduct business in a corporate culture based on collective actions, consensus building, integrity, honesty, skilled and competent leadership, transparent communications, participation, accountability, measurable performance, safety, and continual improvement through education and training.

EKPC MISSION STATEMENT

Use human and capital resources to benefit the members by:

Providing reliable wholesale energy on a competitive basis

Supporting the member systems in providing retail energy and related services

CODE OF ETHICS

STATEMENT OF ETHICS:
All business affairs of EKPC shall be conducted ethically and with the highest degree of integrity.

KEY PRINCIPLES:
In accomplishing EKPC’s statement of ethics, all directors, alternate directors, and employees shall:

Exercise honesty, integrity, fairness, objectivity, and diligence in the performance of their corporate duties and responsibilities.
Exhibit loyalty to EKPC in all matters pertaining to its affairs.
Abstain from entering into any activity which may be illegal, opposed to policy, or in conflict with the best interests of EKPC, or which may prejudice their abilities to objectively carry out their duties and responsibilities.

7 COOPERATIVE VALUES

Open Membership -
Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all people who are willingly to accept the responsibilities of membership.

Democratic Member Control -
Cooperatives are democratic organization controlled by members who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. The electred representatives are accountable to the membership.

Members’ Economic Participation -
Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital.

Autonomy and Independence-
Cooperatives are autonomous.

Education, Training and Information-
Cooperatives provide education and training for members, electred representatives, managers and employees.

Cooperation Among Cooperatives -
Cooperatives serve members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together.

Concern for Community -
While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of our communities.

We uphold the 4 Touchstone Energy Values:
Integrity,
Accountability,
Innovation and
Commitment to Co-op Communities.