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Cooperative Principles

As a not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative, we operate by these seven cooperative principles.

 

1. Voluntary and open membership

Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.

2. Democratic member control

Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions. Men and women serving as elected representatives are accountable to the membership. In primary cooperatives, members have equal voting rights - one member, one vote - and cooperatives at other levels are organized in a democratic manner.

3. Members' economic participation

Members contribute equally to, and democratically control the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the cooperative. They usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of membership. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing the cooperative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.

4. Autonomy and independence

Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their cooperative autonomy.

5. Education, training and information

Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives. They inform the general public - particularly young people and opinion leaders - about the nature and benefits of cooperation.

6. Cooperation among cooperatives

Cooperatives serve their members most efefctively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.

7. Concern for community

While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members.

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Mountrail - Williams Electric Cooperative

P.O. Box 1346

218 58th St W

Williston, ND 58802

 

Phone
800-279-2667

 

Fax
701-577-3777

Mission

Mountrail-Williams is a member-owned cooperative that exists to meet the changing needs of its membership, to provide them with personal, excellent service and to keep them fully informed about their cooperative. Our mission includes playing a leadership role in the community and contributing to improving the quality of life in our service area. We seek to accomplish these purposes by providing professional and personal development opportunities for employees and directors. Further, we seek to meet our responsibilities through prudent management and with rates that are fair and equitable.

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  • Services
    • Start, Stop or Transfer Service
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    • Auto Pay
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    • Pay By Mail
    • Pay In Person
    • Understanding My Bill
  • Community
    • Coop Month
    • Economic Development
    • North Dakota Living
    • Operation Round Up
    • Outage Center
    • Youth Programs
      • Youth Tour
      • Scholarships
  • About Us
    • Directors
    • Annual Meeting
    • MWEC Annual Report
    • MWEC Bylaws
    • Service Area Map
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Careers
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      • Current Openings
    • Contact Us