General Counsel

The General Counsel acts as the legal advisor to the Commission on cases, policies and other issues facing the Commission. The General Counsel also represents the Commission in other state and federal agency proceedings such as the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This division includes law clerks, an employment attorney and support personnel. Law clerks research regulatory matters involved in cases, prepare summaries of facts/issues used in Commission deliberation and hearings and draft orders that are subject to revision and approval by the Commissioners.

The Employment Attorney develops agency policy, tracks court opinions in human resources and employment law and researches and handles grievances and other employment issues.