C. Outstanding Bills

You have 26 days from the date of the bill to pay an outstanding bill. The total of 26 days consists of the 16 days from the date of issue to the due date and a 10 day past-due disconnect period. If the due date falls on a holiday or weekend, the due date for payment purposes shall be the next work day after the due date.  A timely payment made to the Cooperative or an agency of the Cooperative shall be classified as a payment received on time by the Cooperative. A bill for utility service is delinquent if not received at the utility or at the utility’s authorized payment agency by the due date.