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Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is not like other typo ot utilities. t.Xir business m.xk‘1 is based on the 7 CTooperatrve IMnciples. This is the sixth in a scries of seven to remind out member-owners . " of these basic principles on wlrich the business they own is operated. ■V-sirs

Cooperative Principle #6: ■ (Oviperation Among Coopenunes) Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working u>gcther through local, national. regional and international structures. The 7 Cooperative Principles 1. Voluntary and Open Membership 2. Democratic Member Control V Members’ Economic Participation ■\ Autcn.'iiiy and Independence S Education. Training and Information 6. Cooperation Anvmj; Cooperatives 7 1 Tone cm Kx Community

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