March 16 deadline for write-in candidate information

The deadline has passed for CIRI shareholders to submit applications for the CIRI Board-recommended candidates, but again this year shareholders who want to be considered as write-in candidates have an opportunity to have certain information included in CIRI's election materials.

This process enables all eligible CIRI shareholders to run for the CIRI Board with minimal effort and expense. Hopefully, this will reduce the number of mailings and materials shareholders receive. To be included in CIRI's election materials, a Write-In Candidate Information Packet must be completed and returned to CIRI on or before 5:00 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time March 16, 2009.

Highlights of the election process

• The names, photographs and personal statements of all eligible candidates may appear in CIRI's election materials (provided a complete Write-In Candidate Information Packet is returned to CIRI on or before March 16, 2009).
• There will be no charge to write-in candidates for the inclusion of his or her information in CIRI's election materials.
• Candidates included in CIRI's election materials are not restricted from financing their own campaigns and distributing communication materials to shareholders.

CIRI election procedures

Alaska Securities Act