Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
35-A §106. Chair of the Public Utilities Commission

§106. Chair of the Public Utilities Commission
The following provisions apply to the chair of the Public Utilities Commission. [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §394 (COR).]
1. Appointment. The Governor shall designate one member of the commission as chair.
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §394 (COR).]
2. General duties. The chair shall:
A. Be the principal executive officer of the commission in carrying out its policies; [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
B. Preside at meetings of the commission; and [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
C. Be responsible for the expedient organization of the commission's work. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §394 (COR).]
3. Hearings. For any particular hearing or series of hearings before the commission, the chair may assign the chair or another commissioner to attend.
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §394 (COR).]
4. Acting chair. When absent one working day or more, the chair shall name another commissioner to act as chair.
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §394 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §394 (COR).