Baker: PSC’s vote for new chairman broke Georgia law
Attorney General Thurbert Baker ruled today that Georgia’s utility-regulating agency acted illegally last month when it chose a new chairman. Baker ruled that state law establishing the process for choosing a chairman is constitutional and the commission did not have the authority to rule otherwise. The PSC now must decide whether to abide by the […]
PSC member seeks opinion on legality of chairmanship
A Georgia Public Service Commission member asked Attorney General Thurbert Baker today whether the commission’s vote for a two-year term for its new chairman was legal. Georgia law says PSC chairmen serve for one-year terms, but the PSC voted 3-2 Tuesday to name Stan Wise as new chair for two years. Another member — Doug […]
PSC picks new chairman for 2-year term, but was it legal?
The Georgia Public Service Commission chose Stan Wise as its new chairman for a two-year term Tuesday, but one member wants a second opinion. State law specifies that the PSC chairman serves a one-year term, using a rotation system based on seniority. But the commission voted 3-2 Tuesday to name Wise as chairman for the […]
