The jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission relating to public service districts shall be expanded to include the following powers and the powers shall be in addition to all other powers of the Public Service Commission set forth in this code:
(a) To study, modify, approve, deny or amend the plans created under section one-b of this article for consolidation or merger of public service districts and their facilities, personnel or administration;
(b) To petition the appropriate circuit court for the removal of a public service district board member or members; and
(c) To create by general order a separate division within the Public Service Commission to provide assistance to public service districts in technological, operational, financial and regulatory matters, including, upon written request of the public service board, assistance to the board in deliberations regarding a proposed rate change or project.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 13A. Public Service Districts
§16-13A-1. Legislative Findings
§16-13A-1a. Jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission
§16-13A-1c. General Purpose of Districts
§16-13A-3a. Removal of Members of Public Service Board
§16-13A-4. Board Chairman; Members' Compensation; Procedure; District Name
§16-13A-5. General Manager of Board
§16-13A-9a. Limitations With Respect to Foreclosure
§16-13A-9b. Exemptions for Swimming Pools
§16-13A-12. Disbursement of District Funds
§16-13A-14. Items Included in Cost of Properties
§16-13A-15. Bonds May Be Secured by Trust Indenture
§16-13A-16. Sinking Fund for Revenue Bonds
§16-13A-18. Operating Contracts
§16-13A-19. Statutory Mortgage Lien Created; Foreclosure Thereof
§16-13A-20. Refunding Revenue Bonds
§16-13A-23. Validation of Acts and Proceedings of Public Service Boards
§16-13A-24. Acceptance of Loans, Grants or Temporary Advances