Cooperation with federal and state agencies. The Commission may, in carrying out its duties:
1. Cooperate with the Federal Government, its departments and agencies.
2. Confer with the regulatory agencies of other states on matters of mutual concern and benefit to persons served by the public utilities and alternative sellers of this state.
3. Use the services, records, facilities and cooperation of federal and state regulatory agencies, and hold joint hearings and participate in joint conferences to reach decisions in matters which require cooperation. All necessary expenses incurred in attending hearings and conferences outside this state are a charge against the State, and must be paid as other claims against this state are paid. The claims must be sworn to by the Commissioner who incurred the expense and approved by the Chairman.
Last modified: February 26, 2006