If an individual or business wishes electric service, he or it must become a member of West Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (hereinafter called the "Cooperative") in his or its own name; or, in the case of a firm, association, corporation, body politic, or subdivision thereof in the name that body operates under. Such membership shall be secured by the following procedure:
- Filing a written application for membership therein;
- Agreeing to purchase from the Cooperative electric energy as hereinafter specified;
- Agreeing to comply with and be bound by the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the Cooperative and any rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Directors;
- Paying the membership fee hereinafter specified;
provided, however, that no person, firm, association, corporation, or body politic or subdivision thereof shall become a member unless and until he or it has been accepted for membership by the Board of Directors or the members. No member may hold more than 1 membership in the Cooperative, and no membership in the Cooperative shall be transferable.
All applications shall be automatically accepted unless the Board of Directors determines that the applicant is unable or unwilling to meet all related terms and conditions of services or that the application should be rejected for other good cause.
Upon refusal for membership, the applicant may request a hearing before the Board of Directors. If membership is still rejected, then, at the applicant's request, the matter shall be submitted to a vote of the members at the next membership meeting. Such an applicant shall be entitled to be present and heard at the meetings.