§ 46-2-57. Obtaining of Discovery by Employees and Agents of Commission; Petitions by Commission for Necessary Orders, Injunctions, and Subpoenas; Extension of Suspension Period by Superior Court of Fulton County; Time of Hearing of Applications and Petitions From Commission
In any case pending before it, the commission, in addition to its now existing authority to do so, is authorized to issue an order permitting its employees and agents to take depositions and otherwise obtain discovery of any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the investigation, proceeding, or petition […]
§ 46-2-31. Annual Report by Commission to Governor
It shall be the duty of the commission to make annual reports of its activities to the Governor and to recommend from time to time such legislation as it may deem advisable. History. Ga. L. 1878-79, p. 125, § 14; Code 1882, § 719n; Ga. L. 1889, p. 133, § 1; Civil Code 1895, § […]
§ 46-2-58. Conducting of Hearings by Hearing Officers
The commission shall employ one or more hearing officers to perform the duties set forth in this Code section. Hearing officers shall be persons qualified by knowledge and experience to conduct hearings on utility and transportation matters. In addition, the commission may employ part-time hearing officers, if necessary, to handle the caseload. In all utility […]
§ 46-2-32. Payment of Fines Into State Treasury; Cumulative Nature of Remedies Provided by This Title
All fines recovered under this title shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury, to be used for such purposes as the General Assembly may provide. The remedies provided in this title shall be regarded as cumulative of all other remedies given by law against railroad companies, and this title shall not […]
§ 46-2-33. Costs Incurred by Commission Charged to Utility; Invoicing; Recovery
The cost to the commission of providing reasonably necessary specialized testimony and assistance in conducting affiliate transactions audits prior to utility rate cases, in monitoring nuclear power costs, and in proceedings initiated by the utility, including, but not limited to, utility rate cases, fuel cost recovery cases, gas supply cases, and capacity supply cases, shall […]
§ 46-2-40. Creation of Utility Finance Section; Composition of Section
There is established a Utility Finance Section of the commission staff, which section shall have the powers and duties specified in this article. The section shall consist of a director, an assistant director, and such accountants, statisticians, experts, and clerical personnel as the commission may employ, as authorized by the General Assembly. History. Code 1933, […]
§ 46-2-41. Appointment of Director of Utility Finance Section; Compensation; Supervisory Role of Director of Utilities; Qualifications and Responsibilities of Director of Section Generally
On or before December 31, 1981, the commission by order shall employ an individual qualified by knowledge and experience to serve as director of the Utility Finance Section. The director shall be compensated in an amount determined by the commission. He shall serve at the pleasure of the commission and shall report to the director […]
§ 46-2-42. Employment of Assistant Director of Utility Finance Section; Employment of Accountants, Statisticians, Experts, and Clerical Personnel; Application of Rules and Regulations
The director of the Utility Finance Section shall employ an assistant director who shall be employed at the pleasure of the commission and as provided by law. The director shall employ such accountants, statisticians, experts, and clerical personnel as are necessary for the effective performance of the duties of the section, and such employees shall […]
§ 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 […]