The board of directors is responsible for managing the affairs of the corporation. In fulfilling its duties, the board typically can only take official action via majority vote in a […]
In this era of corporate accountability, boards and management are expected—and in some cases required—to implement standards, programs, and procedures addressing such issues as ethical behavior, document retention, whistle-blower protection, fraud risk assessment, and financial transparency. This course explains the background of these issues and presents practical strategies to help electric cooperatives design and develop […]
The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association’s 77th annual meeting will be held Sunday, Nov. 18, through Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, at the Airport Marriott in Nashville. Highlights The Tennessee Magazine's Pick Tennessee Products reception Spouses' brunch Group luncheon on Monday for directors, managers, attorneys, staff, and others ACRE breakfast on Tuesday morning We need advance reservations […]
The 2019 Legislative Conference and Reception will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown. On Tuesday afternoon, a private reception for only co-op board members, managers and staff will be held in the Nashville Ballroom, beside the restaurant. This private reception will be from 4 to […]
Co-op managers and board presidents and vice-presidents are invited to join us for a Co-op Governance Forum on Monday, April 8, at the TECA Conference Center. Electric cooperatives across the nation are facing increased scrutiny by their members, outside groups, media and policymakers. While the specific focus of this attention varies, it frequently revolves around […]
The 2019 Administrative Professionals and Human Resource Managers Conference will be held on April 10 – 12 at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa in Pigeon Forge. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa 2525 DreamMore Way, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 428-9684 Room Rate $159/night Deadline Sunday, March 10 A full agenda will be posted soon. […]
Board Leadership 905.1 - Assessing Governance: Taking a Continuous Improvement Approach to Governing Your Co-op Putting a governance assessment on your board’s to do list may be a good idea. Similar to a board performance evaluation, a governance assessment is a thoughtful and thorough review of governance bylaws, policies, practices and legal requirements. Doing this […]
The 2019 Accountants' Conference will be held on April 17 – 18 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Pigeon Forge. Courtyard by Marriott Pigeon Forge 120 Community Center Dr., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 366-3201 Group Name TECA Accountants’ Conference Room Rate $119/night Deadline Saturday, March 16 A full agenda will be posted soon. Topics […]
