§ 46-2-43. Director, Assistant Director, or Any Other Employee of Utility Finance Section Prohibited From Having Any Interest in or Being Employed by Electric Utilities
During the period of his employment and for one year following the termination of his employment, neither the director of the Utility Finance Section, the assistant director of the section, nor any other employee of the section shall own any interest of any kind in or be retained or employed by any electric utility or […]
§ 46-2-44. Duties of Utility Finance Section Generally
The duties of the Utility Finance Section shall include the following: Preparing a budget for the section for submission by the director of the section to the director of utilities to secure the necessary appropriations to finance the activities of the section; Investigating the rates and auditing the books and records of any electric utility […]
§ 46-2-45. Relationship of Utility Finance Section to Commission
The Utility Finance Section shall have the following authority and relationship to the commission: The section shall be part of the commission staff; and The section shall be deemed a party to any proceeding to consider rates in which it participates, provided that it shall not have standing to appeal or contest the final order […]
§ 46-2-50. Conducting of Hearings and Investigations Generally
The commission shall conduct hearings and investigations in different parts of the state when, in the opinion of the commission, such hearings and investigations will best serve the interest and convenience of the public. History. Ga. L. 1922, p. 143, § 3; Code 1933, § 93-502.
§ 46-2-51. Prescription by Commission of Rules of Procedure and Rules of Evidence; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations as to Rehearing, Reconsideration, and Oral Argument of Orders
The commission shall prescribe the rules of procedure and the rules for the taking of evidence in all matters that may come before it. In the investigation, preparation, and hearing of cases, the commission shall not be bound by the strict technical rules of pleading and evidence but may exercise such discretion as will facilitate […]
§ 46-2-52. Keeping of Records of Proceedings on Formal Investigations; Transcribing of Testimony
A full and complete record as provided in paragraph (8) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-13 shall be kept of all proceedings conducted before the commission on any formal investigation; and all testimony shall be transcribed by the official reporter appointed by the commission. History. Ga. L. 1922, p. 143, § 4; Code 1933, […]
§ 46-2-54. Power to Issue Subpoenas; Payments to Witnesses; Failure or Refusal to Obey Subpoenas
In making any examination for the purpose of obtaining information pursuant to this title, the commission shall have the power to issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses by such rules as it may prescribe. Witnesses shall receive for such attendance the same fees and mileage as prescribed by law in civil cases in the […]
§ 46-2-28. Procedure for Issuance of Stocks, Bonds, Notes, or Other Debt by Companies Under Commission’s Jurisdiction; Exemptions
Each of the companies over which the commission has jurisdiction shall be required to furnish the commission a list of any stocks and bonds the issuance of which is contemplated. It shall be unlawful for any of such companies to issue stocks, bonds, notes, or other evidences of debt, payable more than 12 months after […]
§ 46-2-55. Compelling Witnesses to Testify Before Commission as to the Giving or Granting of Rebates or as to Discriminations in Rates and Charges by Common Carriers
In investigating complaints of violations by common carriers of the laws prohibiting the giving or granting of rebates and prohibiting unjust discrimination in rates and charges, the commission may exercise the power and authority to compel the shipper or consignee, or any officer, agent, or employee of a common carrier to give evidence relating to […]
§ 46-2-29. Requirement of Confidentiality of Information Obtained by Commission Member or Employee in a Proceeding Under Code Section 46-2-28
No member or employee of the commission shall, except when legally called upon by a court of competent jurisdiction, disclose or impart to anyone any fact which was obtained in his official capacity from or through any proceeding filed with the commission under Code Section 46-2-28, provided that this Code section shall not apply to […]