Missouri Public Service Commission

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Missouri Public Service Commission

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General information
Office Type:  Nonpartisan
Office website:  Official Link
Compensation:  $121,753
2023 FY Budget:  $17,431,342
Total Seats:  5
Term limits:  None
Structure
Length of term:   Serves at the governor's pleasure
Authority:  Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 386, Section 386.050
Selection Method:  Appointed by the governor with the consent of the State Senate
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The Missouri Public Service Commission is a five-member board in charge of regulating electric, steam, natural gas, water and sewer and telephone companies in Missouri.

The commission was established in 1913.[1]

Current officeholder

The current officeholders are:

Authority

The Missouri Public Service Commission's powers, term of office, etc. are derived from Chapter 386 of the Missouri Revised Statutes.

Chapter 386, Section 040:

A "Public Service Commission" is hereby created and established, which said public service commission shall be vested with and possessed of the powers and duties in this chapter specified, and also all powers necessary or proper to enable it to carry out fully and effectually all the purposes of this chapter.[2]

Qualifications

In order to qualify to serve on the public service commission, a person must:

  • Be a resident of the state of Missouri
  • Have resided in the state for at least five years next preceding the appointment
  • Be a qualified voter in the state
  • Be at least 25 years of age[3]

Appointments

Missouri state government organizational chart

Per Chapter 386, Section 386.050 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, all five public service commissioners are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Missouri State Senate. The governor selects one to serve as chair.[4]

Vacancies

Commissioners can be removed from office by the governor for inefficiency, neglect of duty or misconduct. There must be a public hearing for any such instance. The legislature can also remove commissioners for dereliction of duty, corruption or incompetency. This requires a two-thirds vote of all members of each house, following a public hearing.[5]

According to Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 386, Section 050, vacancies on the commission are filled by gubernatorial appointment for the remainder of the term of the vacated seat.[6]

Duties

The commission regulates investor-owned electric, steam, natural gas, water and sewer and telephone companies. Its mission is to ensure Missouri consumers have access to safe, reliable and reasonably priced utility service while allowing those utility companies under our jurisdiction an opportunity to earn a reasonable return on their investment. The PSC also regulates manufacturers and retail dealers who sell new and used manufactured homes and modular units.[7]

Divisions

As of January 26, 2021, there are six divisions within the commission:[8]

  • Administration Division
  • Financial and Business Analysis Division
  • Industry Analysis Division
  • Staff Counsel Division
  • General Counsel Division
  • Secretary of the Commission

State budget

See also: Missouri state budget and finances

The Missouri Public Service Commission's budget for Fiscal Year 2023 was $17,431,342.[9]

Compensation

See also: Compensation of state executive officers

2022

In 2022, each commissioner received a salary of $121,753, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]

2021

In 2021, each commissioner received a salary of $113,142, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]

2020

In 2019, each commissioner received a salary of $113,142, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]

2019

In 2019, each commissioner received a salary of $109,847, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]

2018

In 2018, each commissioner received a salary of $108,758, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]

2017

In 2017, each commissioner received a salary of $106,625, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]

2016

In 2016, each commissioner received a salary of $106,625, according to the Council of State Governments.[16]

2015

In 2015, each commissioner received a salary of $106,625, according to the Council of State Governments.[17]

2014

In 2014, each commissioner earned a salary of $105,570, according to the Council of State Governments.[18]

2013

In 2013, each commissioner earned a salary of $88,267, according to the Council of State Governments.[19]

2010

In 2010, each commissioner earned a salary of $88,267, according to the Council of State Governments.[20]

Historical officeholders

There have been 102 Missouri Public Service Commissioners since 1913.[21]

Recent news

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Missouri Public Service Commission - Google News

Contact information

Missouri Public Service Commission
200 Madison Street, PO Box 360
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0360

Utility Consumer Hotline: 1.800.392.4211
Manufactured Housing Hotline: 1.800.819.3180
TTY (Text Telephone): 1.573.522.9061
Email: [email protected]

See also

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External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Missouri Public Service Commission, "About the PSC," accessed January 26, 2021
  2. ↑ Missouri Revised Statutes, "Chapter 386, Section 040," accessed January 26, 2021
  3. ↑ Missouri Revised Statutes, "Chapter 386, Section 040," accessed January 26, 2021
  4. ↑ Missouri Revised Statutes, "Chapter 386 Public Service Commission Section 386.050," accessed January 26, 2021
  5. ↑ Missouri Revised Statutes, "Chapter 386, Section 060," accessed January 26, 2021
  6. ↑ Missouri Revised Statutes, "Chapter 386, Section 050," accessed January 26, 2021
  7. ↑ Missouri Public Service Commission, "About the PSC," accessed January 26, 2021
  8. ↑ Missouri Public Service Commission, "Division Descriptions," accessed January 26, 2021
  9. ↑ Missouri Office of Administration, "FY 2024 Budget," accessed December 8, 2023
  10. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
  11. ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 22, 2022
  12. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 26, 2021
  13. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 26, 2021
  14. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 26, 2021
  15. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 26, 2021
  16. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
  17. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
  18. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed December 3, 2014
  19. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 30, 2014
  20. ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed June 21, 2011
  21. ↑ Missouri Public Service Commission, "Historical Listings of Commissioners," accessed January 26, 2021
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