Scott Meyer, Ph.D.

To the editor,

It has come to my attention that another candidate, who was nominated by the nominating committee to run for the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative Board, has made some public statements regarding candidates who were nominated by member petition. I feel a rapid and clear response to the important issues raised in his statements needs to be made.

First is the issue of candidates nominated by member petition not having knowledge about the NHEC’s business model. My response to this is that in any government, corporate firm or non-profit sector, rotation of those in power has clear safeguards and advantages to those who are supposed to benefit from services provided. Given this, there will always be a fresh perspective that requires new re-examination of business models, organizational structure and culture, how employees at all levels are viewed by those in administrative authority, etc. One of my first tasks would be to become fully familiar with such issues first hand.

The other issue is that promises have been made that cannot be kept. Careful examination of my statements will reflect my goals. These are not promises. All organizations need to have vision and goals that are established at the Board level with input from all levels of employees as well as from those who are recipients of the services provided. My goals are stated to show what issues are my priorities for a Cooperative providing a crucial service for members both in residential and commercial settings.

In closing, I want to thank those who have stated their support for my candidacy and for the other candidates nominated by member petition for the three year term. Historically the NHEC Board has tended to nominate people who have been past directors. While we clearly have many current candidates nominated by the nominating committee who have fine records of service and fitting credentials in business, finance and government; I wish to emphasize the critical need to always strive to diversify the range of skills and talents comprising any well rounded and optimally effective Board of Directors.

Scott Meyer, Ph.D.

Plymouth