Our Mission
Mid-West promotes and protects the interest of federal power
customers and their consumers within the Missouri River Basin.
Mid-West members purchase power from the Western Area Power
Administration (WAPA), the federal agency responsible for
marketing the electricity generated at federal multi-purpose
projects operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and
the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) within the
Pick-Sloan Program.
Mid-West maintains a strong presence with members of Congress
and close working relationships with other regional and national
associations. A continuing dialogue with federal agencies
responsible for generating and marketing federal power ensures
the effective representation for Mid-West members.
Mid-West monitors the rates (and the cost components of those
rates) that the Western Area Power Administration charges
for Pick-Sloan power; and works closely with Western to help
assure effective program development and implementation.
Acting as liaison to the Corps of Engineers and the Bureau
of Reclamation, Mid-West keeps those agencies apprised of
federal power customers' interests, and keeps its members
informed of Bureau and Corps programs and activities.
Organization
The Association is governed by a board comprised of four
directors from each state, with representation balanced between
types of consumer-owned systems. These 36 directors are nominated
by their state caucuses at Mid-West's annual meeting. The
Board of Directors meets four times a year.
Resolution Committee
Mid-West's activities are guided by policies developed by
the membership. Through this grass roots organization, resolutions
are initially considered by the Resolutions Committee, which
has five members from each state. The Resolution Committee's
recommendations are then brought before the entire Mid-West
membership for adoption at the annual meeting.
Water & Power Planning Committee
Mid-West's Water & Power Planning Committee meets throughout
the year to assure timely consideration of issues and develops
technical information & policy recommendations for consideration
by the board of directors.
Organization Committee
The Organization Committee is comprised of one board member
from each state. The committee is responsible for overseeing
By-Laws, Budget, and Credentials policies.
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