Maryland Public Service Commission
| Maryland Public Service Commission | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $189,245 |
| 2024 FY Budget: | $25,161,632 |
| Total Seats: | 5 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 5 years |
| Authority: | Maryland Annotated Code, § 2-101 |
| Leadership: | Fred Hoover |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
| Kumar Barve, Fred Hoover, Michael T. Richard, Bonnie Suchman | |
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The Maryland Public Service Commission is an independent agency in the executive branch of the Maryland state government. Established in 1910, the commission regulates all public utilities and transportation companies. It consists of five appointed members.[1]
Current officeholders
The current officeholders are:
- Kumar Barve (nonpartisan)
- Fred Hoover (nonpartisan)
- Michael T. Richard (nonpartisan)
- Bonnie Suchman (nonpartisan)
One seat is vacant. It was last held by Anthony O'Donnell (nonpartisan).
The current chair is Fred Hoover. Gov. Wes Moore (D) appointed Hoover to the position for a five-year term beginning on July 1, 2023.[2]
Authority
The Maryland Public Service Commission was established as an independent unit in the Executive Branch of state government in Chapter 180 of the Acts of 1910. It is in § 2-101 of the Maryland Annotated Code.[3]
Qualifications
The following qualifications are required in order to serve on the MPSC:
- Be a registered voter of the state
- Devote full time to the duties of the office
Additionally, per state law, the commission must be broadly representative in geographic and demographic diversity and composed of individuals with diverse training and experience.[4]
Appointments
The five members of the Public Service Commission are appointed to five-year terms by the governor, with the advice and consent of the state Senate. The governor also names the chair of the commission.[3]
Vacancies
In the event of a vacancy, a commissioner is appointed to serve the rest of the term and until a successor qualifies. The governor can remove a commissioner for incompetence or misconduct.[4]
Duties
The official office website describes the duties of the Commission as follows:[5]
| “ | The mission statement of the Maryland Public Service Commission is to ensure safe, reliable, and economic public utility and transportation service to the citizens of Maryland.
The following is a list of specific duties:
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Divisions
- Updated January 20, 2021
The MPSC is composed of the following divisions:[1]
- Consumer Affairs Division
- Public Utility Law Judge Division
- Office of Executive Director
- Accounting Investigations Division
- Electricity Division
- Energy Analysis and Planning Division
- Engineering Division
- Staff Counsel Division
- Telecommunications, Gas and Water Division
- Transportation [Common Carrier Investigations] Division
- Office of Executive Secretary
- Records Management
State budget
- See also: Maryland state budget and finances
The Public Service Commission's budget for fiscal year 2024 was $25,161,632.[7]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2022
In 2022, each commissioner received a salary of $189,245, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2021
In 2021, each commissioner received a salary of $183,697, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2020
In 2020, each commissioner received a salary of $165,565, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2019
In 2019, each commissioner received a salary of $165,565, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2018
In 2018, each commissioner received a salary of $165,565, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2017
In 2017, each commissioner received a salary of $165,565, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2016
In 2016, each commissioner received a salary of $165,565, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2015
In 2015, each commissioner received a salary of $150,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2014
In 2014, each commissioner earned a salary of $150,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
2013
In 2013, each commissioner earned a salary of $150,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[17]
2012
In 2012, each commissioner earned a salary of $150,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[18]
2010
In 2010, each commissioner earned a salary of $150,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[19]
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
William Donald Schaefer Tower
6 St. Paul St., 16th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 767-8000
MD Toll Free: 1-800-492-0474
TTY: 1-800-201-7165
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Maryland State Archives, "Public Service Commission - Origin and Functions," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ ‘'Maryland Public Service Commission, “Frederick H. Hoover, Chair,” accessed July 12, 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 LexisNexis, "Md. PUBLIC UTILITIES Code Ann. § 2-101 (2012)," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 LexisNexis, "Md. PUBLIC UTILITIES Code Ann. § 2-102 (2012)," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Maryland Public Service Commission, "Vision and Mission," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Maryland General Assembly, "House Bil 200," accessed December 8, 2023
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 22, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed January 20, 2021
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