Shelby Electric Cooperative exists to serve its consumer-members in the best manner possible.
The cooperative will:

• strive to provide the best possible service to all persons who desire it within the cooperative's service area 

• provide energy at the lowest possible prices, consistent with the highest standards of service - at rates which provide adequate funds to cover all costs of service. 

• do all things essential to good management - providing dependable service, developing a stable financial structure, maintaining a sound organization and training leadership on a long-range basis. 

• promote the wise use of electricity, electrical appliances and equipment in the home and on the farm, while working to improve the standard of living for all members. 

• work to stimulate and support area development programs that will increase and stabilize the economic level of the area. 

• constantly strive for even higher standards of electric service. 

• keep consumer-members informed about their cooperative's operations, plans, problems and progress, while demonstrating that the cooperative is owned and operated by the members. 

• develop the democratic process with consumer-members, encouraging their increased participation in cooperative affairs. 

• ascertain that no person shall - regardless of race, color, religion, sex or national origin - be barred from participating in the cooperative's democratic process. 

• develop understanding and support of cooperative objectives, plans and programs. 

• provide leadership and cooperate with community and civic groups in fostering programs that contribute to the area's development.