HOMEWORKS’
Co-op Governance
Did you know that as a member of HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative, you are also part-owner of this electric utility?
We’re not only owned by you and your neighbors, we’re also democratically controlled by you. The members in each geographic district elect someone from the district to represent them on the Board of Directors, who set the policy that will guide the Cooperative’s operation.
We encourage you to contact the Cooperative’s staff or your director if you have a concern about your service. We also ask that you actively participate by voting in board elections every three years, and by attending the annual membership meeting in your district each May.>
How Can I Get Involved?
As your Co-op, we are what we are because of you, our members. Learn about how you can become engaged to help make your co-op the best it can be.
Serve on the Board
Board members serve three-year terms. In 2025, districts 1, 5, and 7 will hold director elections. If you live in one of those districts, click here for more information on how to run for election.
Vote in Your Director Election
Don’t want to run for election? You can still make your voice heard by voting in your director election every three years. It’s one of the most important duties of being part of a co-op.
Attend Your District Meeting
Your district meeting, held each year in May, is a great place to become involved with your Co-op.
Review Board Meeting Minutes
If you want to keep up with what your Co-op is doing on a monthly basis, you can read our Board meeting minutes, which are posted to this site after each Board meeting. We also provide highlights from each meeting in your Country Lines magazine each month.
DIRECTOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Board of Directors is the governing body of the Co-op and is responsible for establishing policies, providing strategic direction, hiring and evaluating the general manager, providing for a plan of succession, and overseeing major corporate decisions. The Board has a fiduciary responsibility to represent the members of the Co-op as provided for in state law and our bylaws. To accomplish this, the Board must structure itself so that it has the knowledge and skills to carry out its duties in a manner that is efficient and cost-effective. In 2025, director elections will take place in districts 1, 5, and 7.
MEET YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DISTRICT 1
DISTRICT 5
DISTRICT 2
DISTRICT 6
Clare and Isabella counties
DAVE LIVERMORE
8060 W. Airline Road,
Weidman, MI 48893
dlivermore@homeworks.org
DISTRICT 3
DISTRICT 7
DISTRICT 4
HOMEWORKS CEO
Board Meetings
District Meetings
Board Elections
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CO-OP GOVERNANCE
How do I attend a board meeting?
We welcome members to attend our board meetings! The first 15 minutes of every meeting is set aside for member comment. Our next meetings are scheduled for Feb. 24 and March 24 at 9 a.m. at our Portland office. Simply give us a call at 800-562-8232 at least five days in advance if you would like to attend. 2025 Board Meeting Dates
Can I attend a board meeting just to watch?
Sure! Just give us a call at least five days in advance of the meeting to let us know you’d like to attend.
What happens at your monthly board meetings?
Our board members hear updates from staff on the operations of the Cooperative, and vote on important Co-op matters.
When and where is my annual district meeting?
Our district meetings take place in May each year, and we announce dates and locations in early spring.
Why should I attend my district meeting?
Your district meeting is a great place to learn about what your Co-op has been up to over the past year, vote in your director election, engage with staff, and meet with your neighbors and fellow co-op members.
Where can I get your recent Board meeting minutes?
You can view the minutes from our most recent Board meeting here. For minutes from other past meetings, call us at 800-562-8232.
When is the HomeWorks annual meeting?
The HomeWorks Annual Meeting of Delegates takes place the third Saturday in August each year. Delegates are selected at our district meetings and sent a formal invitation with details.
Who was recently elected to the board?
In 2024, District 3 Director Luke Pohl was re-elected, and Dave Livermore was elected to represent District 6. In 2025, districts 1, 5, and 7 will hold elections.
When will my district's next director election occur?
Districts 1,5, and 7 are up for election in 2025. Districts 2 and 4 will be up for election in 2026, and Districts 3 and 6 will elect a director in 2027.
How do I run for the board?
If you live in District 1, 5, or 7, click here for more information on how to run in your district’s 2025 director election. Thanks for your interest in serving on our Board!
Where can I find a copy of the HomeWorks bylaws?
You can download a PDF of HomeWorks’ bylaws here.
Where can I find your rates and regulations?
You can see our rates & regulations here.
Check Out Our Annual Report
View the board president’s annual message, co-op financial report, director information and compensation, candidate profiles, and more.