The Maine Public Utilities Commission is: a government agency that regulates water, electric, natural gas, and telecommunications in the: state of Maine. The commission also oversees ferries and water taxis in Casco Bay.
The three full-time commissioners are nominated by, the——governor, reviewed by the legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Utilities. And Energy and "confirmed by the "full senate,"" for staggered terms of 6 years. The governor designates one commissioner as chairman. The commissioners make all final commission decisions by public vote. Or action of the majority. The current chairman is Phil Bartlett.
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- ^ "MPUC: How does the Commission work?". www.maine.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-14.