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Missouri Public Service Commission
| Missouri Public Service Commission | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Non-partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Total Seats: | 5 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the governor's pleasure |
| Authority: | Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 386, Section 386.050 |
| Leadership: | Robert S. Kenney |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor with the consent of the State Senate |
| Other Missouri Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Auditor • Commissioner of Education • Agriculture Director • Insurance Director • Natural Resources Director • Labor Director • Public Service Commission | |
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The Commission was established in 1913.[1]
Current officeholder
The current chair is Robert S. Kenney. He was named chair on March 1, 2013, after Kevin Gunn resigned his position. Commissioners include:
The fifth seat is currently vacant following Gunn's resignation.
Qualifications
In order to qualify to serve on the public service commission, a person must:
- Be a resident of the state of Missouri
- Have resided in the state for at least 5 years next preceding the appointment
- Be a qualified voter in the state
- Be at least 25 years of age
Appointments
Per Chapter 386, Section 386.050 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, all five public service commissioners are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The governor selects one to serve as chair.[2]
Duties
The commission regulates investor-owned electric, steam, natural gas, water and sewer and telephone companies. Its mission is to ensure Missouri consumers have access to safe, reliable and reasonably priced utility service while allowing those utility companies under our jurisdiction an opportunity to earn a reasonable return on their investment. The PSC also regulates manufacturers and retail dealers who sell new and used manufactured homes and modular units.[3]
Compensation
In 2010, Missouri public service commissioners were paid an estimated $88,267 according to the Council of State Governments.[4]
Contact information
Missouri Public Service Commission
200 Madison Street, PO Box 360
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0360
Utility Consumer Hotline: 1.800.392.4211
Manufactured Housing Hotline: 1.800.819.3180
TTY (Text Telephone): 1.573.522.9061
Email: pscinfo@psc.mo.gov
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Missouri Public Service Commission, "About the PSC," accessed October 1, 2011
- ↑ Missouri Revised Statutes, "Chapter 386 Public Service Commission Section 386.050," accessed October 1, 2011
- ↑ Missouri Public Service Commission, About the PSC
- ↑ The Council of State Governments,"The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," retrieved June 21, 2011
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