Louisiana Public Service Commission

Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) is an independent regulatory agency which manages public utilities and motor carriers in Louisiana. The commission has five elected members chosen in single-member districts for staggered six-year terms. Thus the commissioners have large constituencies (bigger, e.g., than congressional districts), long terms (6 years), and close involvement with issues of intense consumer interest (such as electricity bills); consequently membership on PSC has been known to serve as a springboard to even higher public office, as in the cases of Huey Long, Jimmie Davis, and John McKeithen—PSC members who became governors of Louisiana. Contents 1 Jurisdiction 2 Background 3 Current makeup 4 Notes 5 External links Jurisdiction [edit] The PSC is frequently in the news in Louisiana, largely because of its regulatory authority over publicly owned utilities which offer electric, water, waste water, natural gas, and telecommunication services. It also re... (see more)