JMEC Board Policies

The JMEC Board Policies compiles the governance framework and operational guidelines adopted by the Board of Trustees. 

It features a comprehensive list of policies—numbered and titled—to ensure clarity and accountability.

These policies guide the board’s conduct, oversight, and relationship with management, reinforcing transparent, ethical governance and cooperative integrity.

Article IV, Section 7:  The trustees shall receive compensation for their services to the Cooperative in such reasonable amounts as the board of trustees prescribes; provided, however, that no trustee shall receive compensation for any services or expenses not authorized by the board of trustees.

Policy NamePolicy Number
Policy on Board Policies 101
Board of Trustees Code of Conduct102
Roles and Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees103
Relationship Between board of Trustees and the General Manager104
Roles and Responsibilities of the General Manager105
Board of Trustees Committees106
School Committee Procedures106P
Confidential Information Policy107
Agenda and Minutes for Regular and Special Meetings108
Financial, Customer or Employee Information Requested by Individual Trustees of the Board109
Interconnection of Distribution of Resources110
Patronage Capital Allocation and Retirement111
Compensation and or Expense Reimbursement Policy.pdf112
Equity Management113
Foundation Trust Educational Scholarship Fund114
Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation Trustees115
Foundation Trust Investment116
Whistleblowers Policy117
Whistleblowers Procedures117P
Records Management118
Records Management Procedures118P
Goodwill Activities119
Smoke Free Workplace120
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination121
Safety and Occupational Health122
Nepotism123
Salary and Compensation124
Political Activities in Membership Elections125
Funds Disbursement126
Donations and Contributions127
Use of Cooperative Funds/Personal Expenses128
Disposal of Cooperative Assets129
Procurement and Purchasing130
Internal Control Systems131
Transmission Visual Inspection132
Transmission Line - Pole Testing133
Distribution Visual Inspection134
Distribution Line - Pole Testing135
Member Access to Cooperative's Financial & Management Information136
Conflict of Interest137
Membership Records and Member Identification138
Relations with Other Cooperatives and Government Agencies139
External Attorney140
Annual Meeting Site Use141
Conservation, Load Management, and Renewable Resource142
Electronic Communication Devices for Trustees144
Election145
Tribal Easements146
Election of Trustee-at-Large (Policy Has Been Repealed). 148
Renewable/Alternative Energy149
Meeting Protocol to Address Issues by Board of Trustees151
Board Communications Policy152
Indemnification Policy153
Anti-Harassment and Anti-bullying 154
Virtual Meetings Policy.pdf155
Adjustments to Retail Electric Rates Policy.pdf156
Internal Control Systems Policy.pdf157