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4815 E HWY 54
PO Box 111
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744

Payment Line: 866-999-4573
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Cooperative Principles

7 Principles Cooperatives live by:

  1. Mike Coleman, lineman, gives safety presentation to elementary school group.
    Mike Coleman, lineman, gives safety presentation to elementary school group.
    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 policies and making decisions. The 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 equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the cooperative. Members usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of 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 effectively 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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  • About Us
    • Board of Directors and Service Area
    • Management
    • About Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
    • Bylaws of Sac Osage EC
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Nondiscrimination Statement
    • Privacy Policy
    • Rates
    • History
  • Member Services
    • Apply for Membership
    • Captial Credits
    • Disconnect and Deposit Policy
    • Forms
    • Right of Way
  • News and Information
    • Sac Osage News
    • Annual Meeting
    • Rural Missouri
  • Sac Osage Programs
    • Public Education Presentation
    • Youth Tour
    • Cooperative Calendar Contest
    • Operation Round-Up
    • Revolving Loan Program
    • Safety Quiz
  • Energy Saver
    • Rebate Programs
    • Together We Save
    • Solar Information
    • Electric Vehicles
  • Payment Options
    • Pay Now
    • Auto Withdraw
    • SmartHub
    • Prepaid Energy Option
    • Budget Billing
  • Contact Us