First South Farm Credit is a cooperative credit institution owned by its Members. Each year the Voting Stockholders of the Association elect a Nominating Committee and Board of Directors at an Annual Meeting. The Board of Directors of First South Farm Credit are made up of 23 members, 21 are elected by the Voting Stockholders, and two are Outside Directors, meaning they are not members of the Association, appointed by the First South Board. The Elected Directors are holders of Voting Stock or designed to vote the voting stock of a borrower entity. They must be a bona fide farmer, rancher, or producer or harvester of aquatic products and serve three-year terms. The Board of Directors establish policies and make decisions to guide First South Farm Credit.
The nominating committee and alternates are elected from each Director region across the First South territory. (see the maps below) There are 21 members and alternates elected at each Annual Meeting, with the same qualifications as a Board member. The Nominating Committee is tasked with nominating candidates for the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee for the Annual Meeting and serve a one year term.
If you are interested in serving on the First South Farm Credit Board of Directors or Nominating Committee, please submit your information here.
If you have any questions about the Director or Nominating Committee election process
call 601-707-2922