Election Guidelines for EC Boards

Section 1 directs issuance under Republic Act No. 9520, particularly No. 2 of Article 33 of the Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008.
The circular is issued to guide electric cooperatives registered with the CDA in formulating their own election guidelines based on the model.

Section 2 states the guidelines’ title as Model Election Guidelines in the Conduct of Election/s for the Board of Directors and Other Elective Officers of Electric Cooperatives (ECs) Registered with the CDA.
Section 3 provides that the guidelines serve as a model for all CDA-registered electric cooperatives when formulating their respective election guidelines.
The model is designed to standardize election-related rules for electric cooperatives’ governance elections.

Section 4(a) requires the model guidelines to insure uniformity and a common understanding on rules and regulations.
Section 4(b) provides that the model guidelines are to guide the Election Committee in preparing for the conduct of election(s).
Section 4(c) enhances transparency in both screening of candidates and the conduct of election(s).
Section 4(d) sets standards for the basis in canvassing and evaluation of winning candidates.
Section 4(e) covers post-election activities, including proclamation and posting of winners, issuance of certification, reporting, and other post-election actions.