Lezo, Aklan - The Aklan Electric Cooperative Inc.’s management, staff and employees gathered last May 16, 2008 to witness the induction of newly elected officers and members of the AKELCO Board of Directors at the AKELCO main office here.

Former Congressman Atty. Allen S. Quimpo swore into office Director Jose carl C. Quimpo of District 8 representing Altavas/Balete as president, Director Atty. Immanuel L. Sodusta of District 5 representing Numancia Kalibo as vice president, Director Engr. Celso D. Tajanlangit of District 2 representing Pandan and Libertad, Antique as secretary, Director Democrito T. Barrientos of District 1 representing Malay/Buruanga as treasurer , Director Haydeen G. Bandiola of newly created district 10 of Boracay Island as auditor and Director Ermito T. Tabigue of District 4, Makato and Tangalan as PRO.

Atty. Allen S. Quimpo delivered his message to the AKELCO BOD after the oath taking rites while the BOD President Quimpo appeals for support as they are the highest governing body of the coop.
The Distinction between an electric cooperative and any other electric utility is the management structure of the cooperatives. EC are not only owned by their member consumers but the members also have a role in the management of the cooperative. Each member is granted a voice in the operation of the cooperative by the election of the Board of Directors.