Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 39-1 - Public Utilities Commission
Section 39-1-10. - Powers and duties of clerk.

§ 39-1-10. Powers and duties of clerk.
The clerk shall have the custody of the seal of the commission; have general charge of the office; keep a full record of its proceedings; file and preserve at its office all documents and papers entrusted to his or her care; prepare such papers and notices as may be required of him or her by the commission; and perform such other duties as it may prescribe. The clerk shall have power to issue subpoenas for witnesses and to administer oaths in all cases before the commission or pertaining to the duties of the office.
History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 240, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers

Chapter 39-1 - Public Utilities Commission

Section 39-1-1. - Declaration of policy — Purposes.

Section 39-1-2. - Definitions.

Section 39-1-2.1. - Presumption of in-state use or intrastate commerce upon use or transportation of liquefied natural gas within the state.

Section 39-1-3. - Commission and division established — Functions of commission — Administrator.

Section 39-1-4. - Composition of commission — Terms — Vacancies.

Section 39-1-5. - Removal of commissioner from office.

Section 39-1-6. - Holding over in office.

Section 39-1-7. - Powers of commission — Seal.

Section 39-1-8. - Quorum — Meetings.

Section 39-1-9. - Clerk — Oath of office.

Section 39-1-10. - Powers and duties of clerk.

Section 39-1-11. - Proceedings before commission.

Section 39-1-12. - Prehearing procedure — Formulating issues — Copies of exhibits.

Section 39-1-13. - Subpoena powers of commissioners.

Section 39-1-14. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-15. - Investigators and examiners.

Section 39-1-15.1. - Enforcement powers of inspectors.

Section 39-1-15.2. - Enforcement by police departments.

Section 39-1-16. - Depositions.

Section 39-1-17. - Consumers’ council participation.

Section 39-1-18. - Hearings and records — Certified copies.

Section 39-1-19. - Personnel — Legal representation.

Section 39-1-20. - Assistance for investigations and hearings.

Section 39-1-21. - Access to premises of utility.

Section 39-1-22. - False returns.

Section 39-1-23. - Administrative expenses — Assessment against utilities.

Section 39-1-23.1. - Motor carrier enforcement program created — Recovery of expenses through a percentage of fines collected from motor carriers.

Section 39-1-24. - Certification, collection, and deposit of assessments.

Section 39-1-25. - Objection to assessments.

Section 39-1-26. - Public utilities reserve fund created — Appropriations — Recovery of expenses from utility companies.

Section 39-1-27. - Electric distribution companies required to file restructuring plans.

Section 39-1-27.1. - Retail electric licensing commission plan requirements and nonregulated power producer registration requirements.

Section 39-1-27.2. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-27.3. - Electric distribution companies required to provide retail access, standard offer and last-resort service.

Section 39-1-27.3.1. - Option to return to standard offer.

Section 39-1-27.4. - Transition charges authorized.

Section 39-1-27.5. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-27.6. - Standards of conduct.

Section 39-1-27.7. - System reliability and least-cost procurement.

Section 39-1-27.7.1. - Revenue decoupling.

Section 39-1-27.8. - Supply procurement portfolio.

Section 39-1-27.9. - Office of energy resources participation.

Section 39-1-27.10. - Electric and gas distribution companies required to file affordable energy plans.

Section 39-1-27.11. - Affordable gas for public housing authorities.

Section 39-1-27.12. - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enhancement Plan.

Section 39-1-27.13. - Alternative suppliers and purchase of receivables program.

Section 39-1-28. - Acceptance of grants.

Section 39-1-29. - Proceedings before federal agencies — Cooperation with other agencies.

Section 39-1-30. - Zoning review — Approval of ordinances and regulations.

Section 39-1-30.1. - Validation of location of utilities.

Section 39-1-30.2. - Possession of land adverse to a utility.

Section 39-1-30.3. - Installation of public utility services for abutting owners on private ways authorized.

Section 39-1-31. - Eminent domain.

Section 39-1-32. - Emergency powers of commission.

Section 39-1-33. - Reports.

Section 39-1-34. - Disposition of fees.

Section 39-1-35. - Conflict of interest.

Section 39-1-36. - Offices of commission and division.

Section 39-1-37. - “Public utility administrator” defined — Continuity of functions.

Section 39-1-37.1. - Ratepayers advisory board.

Section 39-1-38. - Liberal construction — Incidental powers — Severability.

Section 39-1-39. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-40. - Toll-free telephone service for complaints.

Section 39-1-41. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-42. - Access to telephone information services for persons with disabilities.

Section 39-1-43. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-44. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-45. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-46. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-47. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-48. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-49. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-50. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-51. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-52. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-53. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-54. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-55. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-56. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-57. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-58. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-59. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-60. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-1-61. - Rhode Island telecommunications education access fund.

Section 39-1-62. - [Repealed.]