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Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
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The mission of the commission is "to create and maintain a regulatory environment that ensures safe, reliable and efficient utility services at fair and reasonable rates."[1]
Current officeholder
The current chair is Ellen Anderson, a former Democratic state senator. Gov. Mark Dayton appointed her to Commission on March 9, 2011.[2] Commissioners include:
Appointments
Per 216A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes, the governor appoints the public utilities commissioners to six year terms with the advice and consent of the Senate. No more than three commissioner can belong to the same party, and at least one must reside outside of the county metropolitan area.[3]
Compensation
In 2010, Minnesota Commissioners of Public Utilities were paid an estimated $88,448 according to the Council of State Governments.[4]
Contact information
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
121 7th Place E., Suite 350
Saint Paul, MN 55101-2147
Consumer Assistance: 651.296.0406
Administration: 651.296.7124
Toll Free: 800.657.3782
Fax: 651.297.7073
Email: consumer.puc@state.mn.us
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, "About us," accessed October 1, 2011
- ↑ Star Tribune, "Anderson to head PUC," March 9, 2011
- ↑ Minnesota Statutes, "216A.03 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION," accessed October 1, 2011
- ↑ The Council of State Governments,"The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," retrieved August 12, 2011
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