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The South Carolina Public Service Commission is a seven person executive board in the South Carolina state government. The commission is charged with the regulation of rates and services of public utilities.

Current officeholder

The current chairman is John Howard. He serves alongside vice chairman David Wright and commissioners Randy Mitchell, Lib Fleming, G. O'Neal Hamilton, Nikki Hall and Swain Whitfield.

Authority

The earliest form of the public service commission was created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1878.[1]

Appointments

Commissioners are elected during a joint session of the South Carolina General Assembly to a term of four years. One commissioner is elected from each of the six Commission Districts and one is elected at-large.[1]

Compensation

In 2010, the South Carolina Public Services Commissioners were each paid an estimated $160,272 according to the Council of State Governments.[2]

Contact information

Public Service Commission of South Carolina
101 Executive Center Dr., Suite 100
Columbia, SC 29210

Phone: (803) 896-5100
E-mail: Contact PSC

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