 | Proposal 1 - Election of Directors |
 | Proposal 2 - Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Duke Energy's Independent Auditors for 2000 |
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| Proposal 3 - Approval of the Duke Energy 2000 Policy Committee Short-Term Incentive Plan |
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| Proposal 4 - Use of Mixed Oxide Fuel in Nuclear Reactors |
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| Proposal 5 - Limits on Outside Board Positions for Directors |
PROPOSAL 2:
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Duke Energy’s Independent Auditors for 2000The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR this proposal.
The Board of Directors, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, has reappointed, subject to shareholder ratification, the firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP, certified public accountants, as independent auditors to examine Duke Energy’s accounts for the year 2000. If the shareholders do not ratify this appointment, the Board of Directors will consider other certified public accountants upon recommendation of the Audit Committee.
A representative of Deloitte & Touche LLP will, as in prior years, attend the annual meeting and will have the opportunity to make a statement and be available to respond to appropriate questions.
