A. A residential utility consumer office is established to represent the interests of residential utility consumers in regulatory proceedings involving public service corporations before the corporation commission.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 40-462

  • Commission: means the corporation commission. See Arizona Laws 40-201
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Director: means the director of the residential utility consumer office. See Arizona Laws 40-461
  • Office: means the residential utility consumer office. See Arizona Laws 40-461

B. The governor shall appoint the director of the office pursuant to section 38-211. The director serves at the pleasure of the governor. The director must possess management and administrative skills, as well as knowledge and experience relating to the regulation of utilities.