17. Tax Adjustment

The amount of any and all revenue, kilowatt-hour or other form of tax or fee imposed by any governmental authority upon the Cooperative or upon its property, revenue, or income may be apportioned by the Board of Directors of the Cooperative to the consumers in which such tax or taxes or fees may be affected and among the various classes of service. Such amounts shall constitute an additional charge to the power billings under any rate schedule or special contract. All such apportionments will be charged only when in conformance with existing applicable laws.