Exhibit 3.1
AMENDED AND RESTATED
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF
THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
1. Name of Corporation
The Empire District Electric Company (“Empire”)
Empire’s original articles of incorporation were initially filed on October 16, 1909. The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation were duly adopted by the board of directors of Empire pursuant to the provisions of KSA 17-6605.
2. Name of Registered Agent and Address of Registered Office in Kansas
The Corporation Company, Inc.
112 SW 7th Street Suite 3C
Topeka, KS 66603
3. Mailing Address
The Empire District Electric Company
112 SW 7th Street Suite 3C
Topeka, KS 66603
4. Tax Closing Month
December
5. Nature of Corporation’s Business or Purpose
The purpose of the business entity is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the entity may be organized under the laws of Kansas.
6. Total Number of Shares the Corporation is Authorized to Issue
10,000 shares of common stock, par value $1.00
7. Name and Mailing Address of Each Incorporator
Tammy Eddings
4801 Main Street, Suite 10000
Kansas City, MO 64112
8. Name and Address of Each Member of the Board of Directors
Ian Robertson
354 Davis Rd, Suite 100
Oakville, ON L6J2X1, Canada
D. Randy Laney
112 SW 7th Street Suite 3C
Topeka, KS 66603
Kenneth R. Allen
112 SW 7th Street Suite 3C
Topeka, KS 66603
9. Duration of Corporation
Perpetual
10. Effective Date
Future Effective Date: January 1, 2017
