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The Maryland Office of People`s Counsel (OPC), created in 1924, is the oldest utility consumer advocacy office of its kind in the United States. The People`s Counsel is appointed by the Attorney General, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and acts independently of the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Office of Attorney General. OPC is a State of Maryland agency, yet works independently to represent Maryland`s residential consumers of electric, natural gas, telecommunications, private water and certain transportation matters before the PSC, federal regulatory agencies and the courts. Every day OPC`s staff members address issues affecting the cost, quality of service and adequate supply of these utility services. As such OPC`s advocacy touches the lives of every resident of Maryland. OPC functions primarily as a law office, employing a staff of 19, and retains expert consultants to provide technical assistance and expert testimony. These consultants are highly qualified accounting, engineering and economic experts who provide technical assistance, prepare reports and appear as expert witnesses before the PSC and federal agencies. These experts are absolutely critical to OPC`s ability to represent consumers. Because it is a state agency, funding for OPC is included in the state budget proposed by the Governor and approved by the General Assembly. However, the State`s General Fund is fully reimbursed for OPC`s expenses from revenue collected in the Public Utility Regulation Fund. These revenues are collected from all regulated utility companies and licensed energy suppliers.
New Hampshire was one of the 13 original colonies of the United States and was founded in 1623. Additionally, New Hampshire became the 9th US state on June 21, 1788.
The Kansas Department of Administration is a service agency that was established in 1953. Under the direction of the Office of the Secretary of Administration, the Department provides statewide guidance and leads the enterprise by modeling teamwork and cost-effective business practices. The Department of Administration consists of the Office of the Secretary, Office of Chief Counsel, Office of Accounts and Reports, Office of Facilities and Property Management, Office of Financial Management, Office of Public Affairs, Office of Personnel Services, Office of Printing and Surplus, Office of Procurement and Contracts, Office of Systems Management and the Division of State Employee Health Plan.
The City of San Marcos is dedicated to providing excellent service to our residents and maintaining our high quality of life. Business, industry, education, retail, and government make up the backbone of the San Marcos economy. The City of San Marcos works closely with all of our community partners to help our community become a thriving, job-producing city with opportunities for all.
Established by s. 1, Art. III of the State Constitution, the Florida House of Representatives is one of chambers of the Florida Legislature. The House is composed of 120 members elected to 2-year terms. The House traces its history back to Floridas statehood in 1845.