Alderman Ryle Chastain will be the city’s representative on the McMinnville Electric System board.This will be Chastain’s first term on the MES power board, which oversees the activities at the utility.While most appointments to the MES board are for four years, the city’s representative is a yearly appointment. Prior to Chastain, the city’s liaison was Alderman Ben Newman who served two terms. MES board members are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the aldermen.