Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1220 - Tennessee Public Utility Commission
Subtitle 1220-01 - Division of Practice and Procedure
Chapter 1220-01-02 - Practice and Procedure - Contested Cases
Section 1220-01-02-.21 - STAFF PARTICIPATION AS A PARTY
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) In any show cause proceeding, designated staff members, represented by the general counsel or other counsel employed by the Authority, shall participate as a party.
(2) In any contested case commenced by the Authority, designated staff members, represented by the general counsel or other counsel employed by the Authority, may participate as a party.
(3) In any other contested case proceeding, designated staff members, represented by the general counsel or other counsel employed by the Authority, may participate as a party.
(4) Staff members who participate as a party shall be bound to follow the same requirements as any other party.
(5) As soon as practicable after the commencement of any proceeding in which the staff will participate as a party, the Chair of the Authority shall identify those staff members to all interested parties and staff so as to prevent ex parte communications.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-303, 4-5-304, 65-2-102, 65-2-106, and 65-2-107.
