Christopher Barton

EGYPTIAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION is located at 1732 Finney Rd, Murphysboro, IL. 800-606-1505. Egyptian Electric and cooperatives worldwide generally operate using these seven principles: 1. Membership: Open to all without gender, social, racial, political, or religious discrimination. 2. Democratic Member Control: One member, one vote. 3. Member Economic Participation: Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of the cooperative. The economic benefits of a cooperative operation are returned to the members, reinvested in the co-op, or used to provide member services. 4. Autonomy and Independence: Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. 5. Education, Training and Information: Cooperatives provide education and training for members so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives. They inform the general public about the nature and benefits of cooperation. 6. Cooperation among Cooperatives: Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, regional, national and international structures. 7. Concern for the Community: While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members.