Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 138 - Public Utilities Commission
Chapter 7845 - COMMISSION CONDUCT; COMMUNICATION
CODE OF CONDUCT
Part 7845.0800 - FUTURE EMPLOYMENT

Subpart 1. One-year restriction.

While employed with the commission or within one year after leaving it, a commissioner shall not accept employment with, receive compensation directly or indirectly from, or enter into a contractual relationship with a rate-regulated entity.

Subp. 2. Commissioner communication with parties.

A commissioner shall not communicate, directly or indirectly, with a party to a pending proceeding before the commission regarding past or future benefits or compensation to be received from that party. The commissioner shall disclose in writing to the commission any communication regarding past or future benefits or compensation within 48 hours after the communication is made. The commission may dismiss a proceeding if an applicant, petitioner, or complainant violates this subpart.

Subp. 3. Employee communication with parties.

A professional employee shall disclose in writing to the commission any communication regarding future benefits, compensation, or employment with a party to a pending proceeding before the commission within 48 hours after the communication is made. Reprisals must not be taken against a professional employee who complies with this subpart.