C.R.S. Section 40-9.5-109.7
Electronic participation

  • meetings
  • elections conducted by mail or electronic means
  • definition

(1)

A cooperative electric association may adopt provisions in its bylaws authorizing members to participate electronically in member meetings of the association.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Notwithstanding section 7-55-110 or any other provision of law to the contrary, a cooperative electric association may adopt provisions in its bylaws authorizing members to vote electronically in an election of directors of the board or in an election on any matter requiring a vote of the membership. If authorized by its bylaws, the association may establish a secure and verifiable electronic transmission system through which a member may apply for, receive, and return a ballot in an election.

(b)

As used in this section, “secure and verifiable electronic transmission system” means a system that saves and is capable of producing the records necessary to audit the operation of the electronic transmission, including a paper record of all ballots sent and received.

(3)

Notwithstanding section 7-55-119, a member who registers in person or electronically at any cooperative electric association meeting or who casts a vote through mail ballot or a secure electronic transmission system if authorized by the association’s bylaws is considered present in person for the purpose of determining a quorum for action by the membership.

(4)

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a cooperative electric association may adopt provisions in its bylaws allowing directors on the board of directors to participate and vote electronically in meetings of the board of directors. A meeting of the board of directors that is conducted electronically must allow members of the association an opportunity to address the board in accordance with section 40-9.5-108 (2)(b).

Source: Section 40-9.5-109.7 — Electronic participation - meetings - elections conducted by mail or electronic means - definition, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-40.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

40‑9.5‑101
Legislative declaration 40‑9.5‑102
Definitions 40‑9.5‑103
Exemption from “Public Utilities Law” 40‑9.5‑104
Procedure for exemption - election 40‑9.5‑105
Certificate of public convenience and necessity 40‑9.5‑106
Prohibited acts 40‑9.5‑107
Duties of cooperative electric associations 40‑9.5‑108
Public meetings - definition 40‑9.5‑108.5
Public posting of documents 40‑9.5‑109
Regulations governing consumer complaints 40‑9.5‑109.5
Election policy - adoption - publication - contents 40‑9.5‑109.7
Electronic participation - meetings - elections conducted by mail or electronic means - definition 40‑9.5‑110
Board of directors of cooperative electric associations - nomination - elections 40‑9.5‑110.5
Directors - required policies 40‑9.5‑111
Notice of meeting - agenda 40‑9.5‑112
Provisions applicable to cooperative electric associations 40‑9.5‑113
Method of reimposing public utilities commission regulation 40‑9.5‑114
Public utilities commission - fees 40‑9.5‑114.5
5-112 40‑9.5‑116
Investment in public-private transportation facilities 40‑9.5‑117
Surcharge for underground conversion of facilities 40‑9.5‑118
Net metering - rules 40‑9.5‑201
Legislative declaration 40‑9.5‑202
Definitions 40‑9.5‑203
Service rights and facilities of cooperative electric associations within municipalities or within areas to be annexed by municipalities which own and operate electric utilities 40‑9.5‑204
Just compensation for service rights and facilities by municipality 40‑9.5‑205
Purchase by cooperative electric association of electric distribution facilities and service rights of municipality 40‑9.5‑206
Provisions on purchase nonexclusive - no effect on existing contracts 40‑9.5‑207
Applicability
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 40-9.5-109.7’s source at colorado​.gov