Maryland Public Service Commission

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The Maryland Public Service Commission is an independent agency in the executive branch of the Maryland state government. Established in 1910, the Commission regulates all public utilities and transportation companies. It consists of five appointed members.

Current officeholder

The current chairman is Douglas R. M. Nazarian. He was appointed to the position in 2008. Commissioners include:

• Harold D. Williams
• Lawrence Brenner
• W. Kevin Hughes
• Kelly Speakes-Backman

Appointments

The five members of the Public Service Commission are appointed to five-year terms by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Governor also names the chair of the commission.

Compensation

In 2010, the Maryland Public Service Commissioners were paid an estimated $150,000 according to the Council of State Governments.

Contact information

William Donald Schaefer Tower
6 St. Paul St., 16th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202

Phone: (410) 767-8000
MD Toll Free: 1-800-492-0474
TTY: 1-800-201-7165

See also

• Public Services Commissioner
• Douglas R. M. Nazarian

External links

Suggest a link

• Maryland Public Service Commission

References

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