35-A M.R.S. §106: Chair of the Public Utilities Commission

The following provisions apply to the chair of the Public Utilities Commission.

1. Appointment. The Governor shall designate one member of the commission as chair.

2. General duties. The chair shall:

A. Be the principal executive officer of the commission in carrying out its policies;

B. Preside at meetings of the commission; and

C. Be responsible for the expedient organization of the commission's work.

3. Hearings. For any particular hearing or series of hearings before the commission, the chair may assign the chair or another commissioner to attend.

4. Acting chair. When absent one working day or more, the chair shall name another commissioner to act as chair.