VEC is seeking applications from qualifying candidates for a vacant position on its twelve member board of directors. The Eastern Zone Director at Large position became vacant upon the death in July of long-time director, Bert Lague. The board of directors will appoint a VEC member to serve in this role until a successor is elected at VEC’s next annual meeting in May or special election.

VEC is seeking candidates who have the ability and time to fulfill the responsibilities of the Board which includes participating in all monthly Board meetings and committee activities. VEC's board is responsible for setting policy and provides general direction for operations for the member-owned electric distribution utility which serves approximately 34,000 members in northern Vermont.  The Board of Directors meets in the afternoon on the last Tuesday of each month at VEC's main office in Johnson.

In order to be considered for appointment, interested VEC members should file an application by November 4, 2011. In accordance with board policy, applicants will be reviewed by the Director Search and Selection Committee which consists of three board members appointed by President Tom Bailey. The committee will review applications and make recommendations to the full board.

Persons applying for positions must be VEC members, and may not be employed by the Cooperative, and may not in any way be employed by or have financial interest in a business selling electric energy or supplies to the Cooperative. Candidates must have a principal residence in the Eastern Zone of the service territory.

Below is a list of the towns that make up the Eastern Zone:

Albany, Averill, Averys Gore, Barton, Bloomfield, Brighton, Brownington, Brunswick, Canaan, Charleston, Conventry, Craftsbury, Derby, Ferdinand, Glover, Greensboro, Guildhall, Holland, Irasburg, Jay,  Lemington, Lewis, Lowell, Lyndon, Maidstone, Morgan, Newark, Newport City, Newport Town, Norton, Sheffield, Sutton, Troy, Warners Grant, Warren Gore, Westfield, Westmore, Wheelock

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact VEC administrative office at 802.730.1172 to request application materials. Completed applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on, November 4, 2011. It is expected that the appointment will be made at the board of directors meeting on November 29, 2011.