(a) A member of the commission or an employee of the commission may not have an official connection with, hold stock or securities in, or have a pecuniary interest in a public utility or pipeline carrier within the state. Membership in a cooperative association is not a “pecuniary interest” within the meaning of this section; however, a member or employee of the commission may not be an officer, board member, or employee of a cooperative association. A member or employee may not act upon a matter in which a relationship of the member or employee with any person creates a conflict of interest.
(b) A member or employee of the commission may not, after leaving the position as a member or employee of the commission, act as agent for or on behalf of a public utility in any matter before the commission that was before the commission during the employee's employment or the member's term of office. A violation of this subsection is a class A misdemeanor.
(c) Members and employees of the commission, except clerical and secretarial staff, are subject to AS 39.50. Members and employees of the commission are subject to AS 39.52.
(d) A member of the commission is disqualified from voting upon any matter before the commission in which the member has a conflict of interest.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 42. Public Utilities and Carriers and Energy Programs
Chapter 04. Regulatory Commission of Alaska
Article 1. Commission and Staff.
Sec. 42.04.010. Regulatory Commission of Alaska created.
Sec. 42.04.020. Commissioners.
Sec. 42.04.030. Principal office; seal.
Sec. 42.04.040. Legal counsel.
Sec. 42.04.050. Employment of commission personnel.
Sec. 42.04.060. Restrictions on members and employees.