reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 513 - RULES OF PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS › Chapter 513-14 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND OF GEORGIA › Subject 513-14-1 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES › Rule 513-14-1-.17 - Spousal Benefits at Death of Vested Active or Paid-up Member

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Upon the death of an Active member with 10 or more years of
				 service credit or of a Paid-up member, the spouse of such member shall be
				 entitled to receive a monthly pension as if the member had been retired under
				 Option 2. The beginning date shall be the day following the date of the death
				 of the member.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  47-17-22,  47-17-80.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 513 - RULES OF PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS › Chapter 513-14 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND OF GEORGIA › Subject 513-14-1 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES › Rule 513-14-1-.18 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  47-17-23.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 513 - RULES OF PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS › Chapter 513-14 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND OF GEORGIA › Subject 513-14-1 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES › Rule 513-14-1-.19 - Personnel Expenses

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Payment of expense allowances and reimbursement for travel
				 expenses shall be in accordance with the Guidelines set up for the State as
				 Statewide Travel Regulations by the State Department of Audits and the Office
				 of Planning and Budget.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  47-17-22.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 513 - RULES OF PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS › Chapter 513-14 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND OF GEORGIA › Subject 513-14-1 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES › Rule 513-14-1-.20 - Penalty for Non-payment of Dues Because of Insufficient Funds in Bank

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
In the event of three occurrences of return of a check or
				 rejection of ACH withdrawal for payment of dues in any 24 month period, the
				 member shall be removed from Active membership.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  47-17-22.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 513 - RULES OF PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS › Chapter 513-14 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND OF GEORGIA › Subject 513-14-1 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES › Rule 513-14-1-.21 - Reinstatement to Active Status from Inactive Membership not Entitled to Disability Benefits

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
If a member on Active status who has Disability Benefit
				 Coverage is removed to Inactive status and applies for reinstatement to Active
				 membership, such member is not entitled to restoration of Disability Benefit
				 coverage.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  47-17-81(r).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 513 - RULES OF PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS › Chapter 513-15 - STATE EMPLOYEES ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT › Subject 513-15-1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 513-15-1-.01 - Rules of General Applicability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The mailing address of the State
				Employees Assurance Department is Two Northside 75, Suite 300, Atlanta, Georgia
				30318-7778.
(2) All correspondence
				respecting rules and regulations consistent with the requirements of Code
				Section
				 47-1-10 is to be directed to the Director.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  47-19-4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 513 - RULES OF PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS › Chapter 513-15 - STATE EMPLOYEES ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT › Subject 513-15-1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 513-15-1-.02 - Continuance of Coverage While on Leave Without Pay

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A member with at least one year of
				membership service may retain group term life insurance coverage while on leave
				without pay (LWOP) for a maximum of four (4) years provided:
(a) member submits a request in writing to
				the State Employees Assurance Department;
(b) member does not accept employment other
				than with a State agency;
(c)
				member does not go on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United
				States.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 513 - RULES OF PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS › Chapter 513-16 - GEORGIA JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Subject 513-16-1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 513-16-1-.01 - Organization

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The mailing
				address of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System is Two Northside 75, Atlanta,
				Georgia 30318.
(2) All
				correspondence respecting rules and regulations consistent with the
				requirements of Code Section
				 47-1-10 is to be directed to the Director of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia
				Judicial Retirement System of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. §
											47-1-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 513 - RULES OF PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS › Chapter 513-16 - GEORGIA JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Subject 513-16-1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 513-16-1-.02 - Post-Retirement Benefit Adjustment

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) "Post-retirement benefit adjustment"
				shall not include any increases in member's retirement benefit associated with
				the type of optional form of payment selected at retirement.
(2) Each January 1 and July 1, a
				post-retirement benefit adjustment may be granted to each beneficiary who has
				attained age forty-five (45) and has been retired at least seven (7) months.
				The post-retirement benefit adjustment may be granted to beneficiaries who are
				receiving a disability allowance regardless of age. An increase shall apply
				only to the current retirement allowance not in excess of the Social Security
				wage base as established for that calendar year.
(3) An ad hoc benefit adjustment may be
				granted based upon provisions adopted by the Board of Trustees and shall apply
				to the retirement allowance not in excess of the Social Security wage base as
				established for that calendar year.
(4) Any increase in benefit shall become
				effective only if the necessary appropriations/funds are available to maintain
				the actuarial soundness of the System.
(5) A member who becomes or became a member
				of this retirement system on or after July 1, 2009 shall not be entitled to
				receive any post-retirement benefit adjustment.
O.C.G.A. §
											47-23-21
.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 513 - RULES OF PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS › Chapter 513-17 - GEORGIA DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN › Subject 513-17-1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 513-17-1-.01 - Organization

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The mailing
				address of the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan is Two Northside 75, Atlanta,
				Georgia 30318.
(2) All
				correspondence respecting rules and regulations consistent with the
				requirements of Code Section
				 47-1-10 is to be directed to the
				Director of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Defined Contribution
				Plan.
O.C.G.A.
				 §
											47-1-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 513 - RULES OF PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS › Chapter 513-17 - GEORGIA DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN › Subject 513-17-1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 513-17-1-.02 - Membership Eligibility - Retirees of ERS, TRS, GJRS, and LRS

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Retirees of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
				 (ERS), Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS), Georgia Judicial Retirement
				 System (GJRS), Legislative Retirement System (LRS), and Georgia Defined
				 Contribution Plan (GDCP) are exempt from mandatory membership while employed in
				 a GDCP eligible position.
O.C.G.A.
				 §
											47-22-4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subject 515-1-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 515-1-1-.01 - Organization

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The domicile of the Georgia Public Service Commission is
				  fixed by law at the Capitol. The General Offices of the Commission are located
				  at 244 Washington Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30334. Public hearings are
				  generally held in the Commissioner's hearing room in its offices at the
				  Capitol, although it is authorized to hold hearings in different parts of the
				  State when it is deemed necessary to best serve the interest and convenience of
				  the public. All evidence presented at public hearings is taken down by the
				  Official Reporter of the Commission. The time and place of administrative
				  sessions of the Commission are provided for by Commission Rule. All hearings
				  and all administrative sessions are open to the public. Minutes of all
				  decisions of the Commission are taken down by the Secretary of the Commission.
				  A majority of the Commission is required to transact business or render valid
				  decisions. All records of the Commission are open to public inspection. The
				  Commission's legal representative is the Attorney General of
				  Georgia.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  46-2-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subject 515-1-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 515-1-1-.02 - Chairman

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) It shall be the
				duty of the Chairman to preside at all meetings of the Commission; to preserve
				strict order; to procure at all times the correct meaning and sense of the
				Commission; to conduct the business of the Commission when in session subject
				to the direction of a majority of the Commission.
(2) The Chairman shall be the Chief Executive
				Officer of the Commission; shall conduct its correspondence; attend to the
				office of the Commission as required by law; see that all orders and rules of
				the Commission are duly carried into effect, and that all officers and
				employees perform their duties as required by said orders and rules as required
				by law.
(3) The Chairman is
				authorized to issue, at any time, orders setting down causes or pending matters
				for a hearing; to issue in the name of the Commission process and notice to
				persons or corporations to be affected by proceedings before the Commission; to
				issue orders requiring the production of books, writings and documents to be
				used upon hearings, investigations, or business before the Commission; to issue
				any and all such other orders of an interlocutory character as may be necessary
				or proper for preparing and expediting hearings before the Commission. The
				provisions of this subsection do not limit the powers of the Commission or
				those of any Hearing Officer or any representative of the Commission as
				provided by law.
(4) The Chairman
				will report to the Commission so far as needful and reasonable what has been
				done during intervals between meetings, and also any new matters or questions
				with his recommendations touching the same but reserving for action of the body
				all new matters and cases.
(5) The
				Chairman shall appoint three standing committees that shall be composed of all
				five commissioners. Committee members may be reassigned during their appointed
				term upon the recommendation of the Commission Chairman and approval of the
				Commission. The standing committees shall be The Committee on
				Telecommunications Matters, The Committee on Energy Matters and The Committee
				on Administrative Affairs.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  46-2-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subject 515-1-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 515-1-1-.03 - Vice-Chairman

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
There shall be a Vice-Chairman who shall be appointed by the
				  Chairman to serve during the term of the Chairman. If the Chairman does not
				  appoint a Vice-Chairman within ten (10) days after assuming the Chairmanship,
				  the next Commissioner scheduled to serve as Chairman, pursuant to O.C.G.A.
				  Section 46-2-5(Michie, 1992) shall assume
				  the position of Vice-Chairman. The Vice-Chairman shall act in the absence or
				  inability of the Chairman.
Ga. L. 1907, pp. 72,
				  74; 1922, p. 144; Ga. Codes Ann. Secs., 92-206, 93-207; Ga. L. 1978-79, as
				  amended; Ga. L. 1975, pp. 404-412.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subject 515-1-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 515-1-1-.04 - Executive Director

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Subject to the direction of the Commission, the Executive
				  Director acts as Chief Staff Officer of the Georgia Public Service Commission
				  with responsibility for direction and coordination of the activities of the
				  Commission's staff in accordance with the policies established by the
				  Commission for the regulation of those industries under its jurisdiction;
				  directs all administrative support functions required for effective operation
				  of Utilities and Transportation Divisions; and is in charge of all Commission
				  personnel and preparation of the budget of the Commission.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  46-2-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subject 515-1-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 515-1-1-.05 - Executive Secretary

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Subject to the direction of the Commission, the Executive
				  Secretary acts as Secretary of the Commission responsible for recording all
				  appearances at public hearings of the agency; maintaining all books, files and
				  records of the Commission; preparing and/or reviewing and cosigning with the
				  Chairman all orders of the Commission; certifying copies of Commission
				  documents and records; handling administrative details of office management;
				  receiving all filings made at the Commission; assigning docket and document
				  numbers to all filings and placing them on the filing and case tracking system
				  in accordance with the agency's Official Filing Schedule; routing to all
				  department heads applications, petitions, correspondence and complaints for
				  disposition as directed by the Chairman or the Commission; maintaining mailing
				  lists and publications of all matters assigned for public hearing before the
				  Commission under direction of the Chairman or the Commission; and discharging
				  such other duties as may be assigned.
(a) There shall be an Assistant Executive
				Secretary of the Commission who shall act in the absence or inability of the
				Executive Secretary.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  46-2-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subject 515-1-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 515-1-1-.06 - Official Reporter

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Official Reporter and such assistants as may be appointed
				  by the Commission shall take down and keep a complete record of all proceedings
				  and evidence of matters heard before the Commission in public hearings, and
				  have transcribed copies thereof available for the Commission and parties of
				  record.
Ga. L. 1922, p. 45;
				  1975, Sec. 2, p. 406; Ga. Code Ann., Sec. 93-207 and
				  93-504.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subject 515-1-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 515-1-1-.07 - Fiscal and Personnel Officer

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Subject to the direction of the Commission, the Fiscal and
				  Personnel Officer supervises the fiscal and personnel affairs of the
				  Commission. He prepares the projection and supervises the preparation of
				  budgets, payrolls and payroll reports to various other State agencies; performs
				  the duties of records management officer; supervises and approves the purchase
				  of materials and supplies for the; agency; and performs the duties of Personnel
				  Officer in accordance with the law and regulations of the State Merit
				  System.
GA. L. 1907, pp. 72,
				  74; 1922, p. 144; 1975, Sec. 2, p. 406; Ga. Code Ann., Sec.
				  93-207.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subject 515-1-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 515-1-1-.08 - Director of Utilities

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Subject to the direction of the Commission, the Director of
				  Utilities shall direct the activities of the utility divisions and sections;
				  manage and coordinate the commission's preparation of rate cases; schedule and
				  coordinate all inhouse, reactive, regular, and engineering audits; direct all
				  utility personnel and the preparation of that section of the Commission's
				  budget; and perform such other duties as the Commission may establish by
				  order.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  46-2-7,
				  46-2-7.1.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subject 515-1-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 515-1-1-.09 - Jurisdiction of the Commission

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Georgia Public Service Commission has jurisdiction over
				  telephone companies; electric power companies; gas utility companies; service
				  observing equipment furnished by a telephone company; automatic dialing and
				  announcing devices; the administration of the "Georgia No Call List;" the
				  operation of telephone relay service; utility facilities protection and
				  enforcement measures; allocation of gas and electricity; Georgia Territorial
				  Electric Service areas assigned to Electric Power Companies, Electric
				  Membership Corporations or municipalities and such other matters as may be
				  authorized by law.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-9-13,
				  46-2-7,
				  46-5-23,
				  46-5-27,
				  46-5-30.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subject 515-1-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 515-1-1-.10 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  46-2-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subject 515-1-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 515-1-1-.11 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  46-2-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-1 - ADMINISTRATION › Subject 515-1-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 515-1-1-.12 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  46-2-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subject 515-2-1 - GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 515-2-1-.01 - Opinions of Commissioners

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Every member of the Commission will, in all cases, reserve
				  his opinion and in no way commit himself in advance touching the merits of any
				  matter or question to be passed upon by the Commission or that should be dealt
				  with by it, until the facts and evidence are all submitted and the Commission
				  considers the same in administrative session. In determining findings of fact
				  or in its deliberations, the Commission will hold no presumption in favor of
				  the position of any party, including the Public Interest Advocacy Staff, and
				  shall only give weight and credit to any party in the case as can be supported
				  by credible evidence in the record. Provided, however, that nothing in this
				  Rule shall amend, modify or repeal in any way any burden of proof or burden of
				  production requirements under Georgia law. In all matters which relate to the
				  making of rates and which may become the subject of litigation, no member shall
				  make any statement after such matter has been decided by the Commission which
				  may be or is liable to be treated as an admission prejudiced to the action of
				  the Commission. In all cases, and on all questions, any member may file his
				  dissenting opinion when in the minority, or his reasons and grounds for his
				  opinion when in the majority.
Authority O.C.G.A.
				  Sec. 46-2-30.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subject 515-2-1 - GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 515-2-1-.02 - Administrative Sessions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Administrative session meetings shall be held on the first
				  and third Tuesday of each month unless postponed by the Chairman, at ten
				  o'clock a.m. when a quorum is present, in the offices of the Commission in the
				  State Offices Building, 244 Washington Street, S.W., Atlanta Georgia and there
				  shall be such adjourned meetings as may be called, or postponed by the Chairman
				  on his own motion, or on request of any two members. Such meetings shall be
				  open to the public as provided by law. A majority of the Commission shall
				  constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Ga. L. 1907, pp. 72,
				  77, 1922, pp. 143, 144, 1946, pp. 726, 756, 1964, p. 338, 1965, p. 283, 1975,
				  Sec. 2, p. 406.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subject 515-2-1 - GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 515-2-1-.03 - Publication of Commission Decisions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Any action taken by the Commission shall
				be reduced to writing by the Commission and signed by the Chairman and
				Executive Secretary thereof. If the Chairman is unavailable to sign an ordeer
				within five (5) business days from the date the order is logged into the
				Executive Secretary's office, the Vice-Chairman may sign such an order. If the
				Executive Secretary is unavailable to sign an order within five (5) business
				days from the date the order is logged into the Executive Secretary's office,
				the Assistant Executive Secretary may sign such an order.
(2) All such actions and orders shall be
				effective from the date such actions are reduced to writing and are signed as
				herein provided. No such action or order of the Commission may be given
				retroactive effect. A full and complete record shall be kept of the votes taken
				in connection with any such action, said record to be spread upon the official
				minutes of the Commission. When any matter is published by a member or officer
				or employee of the Commission, the same is his or her individual act or
				declaration, and not the act of the Commission, unless recited on its face that
				the Commission has so ordered or decided.
Ga. Code Ann. Sec.
				  102-111.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subject 515-2-1 - GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 515-2-1-.04 - Applications, Petitions, Complaints, and Filings. Procedural Requirements Relating Thereto

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All applications, petitions and
				complaints made to the Georgia Public Service Commission must plainly and
				distinctly state the grounds thereof, all being set forth in writing. In like
				manner, all defenses must be distinctly made in writing and must plainly and
				distinctly state the grounds thereof. These specifications may be accompanied,
				if the parties so desire, by any explanation or argument or by any suggestion,
				touching the proper remedy or policy. The parties may also be heard in person,
				or by attorney or by written argument, upon such written statements being first
				filed.
(2) Informal complaints may
				be made by letter or in person, and are given prompt attention by the
				Commission and its employees in an endeavor to bring about satisfaction of the
				complaint without a formal hearing.
(3) On all applications, petitions and
				complaints, and in any instance in which the Commission initiates an action,
				notice shall be given to the persons or corporations interested in or affected
				by said action at least thirty (30) days before any hearing that may be
				scheduled; provided, however, that the notification provisions of this subpart
				shall not apply to any emergency action that the Commission may need to take in
				the interest of safeguarding the public health, safety and welfare or any
				action in which the parties do not object to proceeding on a more expedited
				basis.
(a) Unless otherwise directed by the
				Commission or one of its hearing officers in a written order, the testimony of
				any witness who testifies as an expert or about matters of a technical nature
				must be pre-filed in its Executive Secretary's Office at least ten (10) days
				prior to the commencement of the hearing date, along with any exhibits in
				support thereof. In the event that the tenth day before the hearing falls on a
				weekend or state holiday, said testimony and accompanying exhibits shall be
				pre-filed on the next working day. Lay witnesses or witnesses whose testimony
				is not of a technical nature may present their testimony verbally, in writing,
				or in affidavit form at the hearing.
(b) All testimony pre-filed with the
				Commission shall conform with the filing requirements set forth in Rule
				515-2-1-.04(4) and
				must also be served on all parties of record and the Consumers' Utility Counsel
				Division of the Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subject 515-2-1 - GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 515-2-1-.05 - Public Hearings

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All applications, petitions or complaints filed with the
				  Commission, or actions initiated by the Commission, on Friday prior to the
				  second Tuesday in each month shall, unless otherwise directed by the
				  Commission, be assigned for hearing on the fourth Tuesday or some succeeding
				  date, and likewise those filed or commenced subsequent to the Friday preceding
				  the second Tuesday in the month and not later than Friday prior to the fourth
				  Tuesday shall, unless otherwise directed by the Commission, be assigned for
				  hearing on the second Tuesday in the following month, or some succeeding
				  date.
Ga. L. 1964, p. 338,
				  1965, p. 283, 1975, Sec. 2, p. 406.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subject 515-2-1 - GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 515-2-1-.06 - Parties of Record

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) At the hearing on all applications,
				petitions and complaints, the Chairman of the Commission shall call for and
				enter the names of all parties desiring to become a party of record, either for
				or against the docketed case being heard. In the discretion of the Commission,
				parties having made written intervention prior to the hearing may be entered as
				a party of record.
(2) The
				Commission may, in its discretion and for good cause shown, authorize the late
				filing, or entering, of a notice of intervention.
(3) The Commission may condition any order
				permitting intervention so as to assure the orderly conduct of the proceeding.
				If an intervenor has demonstrated a lack of familiarity with the Commission's
				hearing processes or the rules of evidence in Commission proceedings, the
				Commission may place reasonable restrictions on the intervenor designed to
				avoid delay or disruption of the proceeding and that are not related to the
				viewpoint of the intervenor, including but not limited to, placing a time limit
				on the intervenor's cross-examination of witnesses.
(4)
(a) A
				person who is not a party to a proceeding may make a limited appearance by
				making an oral or written statement of his or her position on the issues,
				provided that the Commission maintains the discretion to disallow a person from
				making or continuing to make an oral or written statement if such disallowance
				is consistent with principles of fairness and necessary to maintain decorum,
				based on factors, including but not limited to:
(1) whether the oral or written statement is
				limited to and rationally related to the issues noticed for consideration at
				the hearing;
(2) whether the oral
				statement is redundant to the oral statements made by other persons so as to
				unduly delay the hearing;
(3)
				whether the person making the oral or written statement is speaking on behalf
				of a party to the proceeding; and
(4) whether the person making the oral or
				written statement is conducting him or herself in a disruptive, offensive, or
				defamatory manner.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subject 515-2-1 - GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 515-2-1-.07 - Final Decisions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Commission will render a final decision in contested
				  cases within thirty (30) days after the close of the record except that the
				  Commission, by order, may extend such period in any case in which it shall find
				  that the complexity of the issues and the length of the record require an
				  extension of such period, in which event the Commission shall render decision
				  at the earliest date practicable. If all parties of record in a contested case
				  agree orally during the hearing of any contested case or sign written
				  agreements to waive the requirements of law relating to findings of fact and
				  conclusions of law, then no such findings or conclusions will be made unless
				  otherwise directed by a majority of the Commission.
Ga. L. 1975, pp.
				  404-411.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subject 515-2-1 - GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 515-2-1-.08 - Rehearing, Reconsideration and Oral Argument

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Any party of record that is dissatisfied with an order of the
				  Commission may apply for rehearing, reconsideration, clarification and/or oral
				  argument within ten days from the effective date of the order. This application
				  shall be filed as a written petition in which it is stated with particularity
				  the matters claimed to have been erroneously decided, the alleged errors
				  underlying the decision and the relief sought. A certificate of service shall
				  accompany this application documenting that a copy of the petition has been
				  simultaneously furnished to each party of record. Responses may be filed with
				  the Commission by any party of record within ten days of the date of service.
				  If, in the opinion of the Commission, good cause has been shown in said
				  petition for rehearing, reconsideration and oral argument, the application
				  shall be granted for such further relief as may be directed. The Commission
				  shall act on petitions within forty-five days of the filing of the
				  petition.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  46-2-51.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subject 515-2-1 - GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 515-2-1-.09 - Consumers' Utility Counsel

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
In addition to other requirements of service and notice now
				  imposed by law, a copy of any application, formal complaint, or notice to or
				  issued by the Georgia Public Service Commission shall also be served upon the
				  Consumers' Utility Counsel. The Commission shall not proceed to hear or
				  determine any such petition, complaint or proceeding in which the Public
				  Counsel is entitled to appear unless it shall affirmatively appear that the
				  Public Counsel was given at least ten days' written notice thereof, unless such
				  notice is affirmatively waived in writing or the Public Counsel appears and
				  specifically waives such notice; provided, that once the Commission has begun
				  to hear or determine any such petition, complaint or proceeding of which prior
				  notice was given or waived, the Commission shall thereafter issue such orders
				  and take such action relating thereto as it may deem appropriate, and upon such
				  notice to parties as it may deem appropriate. Whenever service of notice is
				  perfected by mail, four days shall be added to the prescribed period. Proof of
				  service of notice may be made by certificate or other proof satisfactory to the
				  Commission, and shall create a rebuttable presumption of
				  service.
Ga. L. 1922, p. 144;
				  1975, p. 372; 1975, Sec. 2, p. 406.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subject 515-2-1 - GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 515-2-1-.10 - Promulgation, Amendment, or Repeal of Rules

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Promulgation, amendment, or repeal of all Rules adopted by
				  the Commission in these chapters may be proposed, adopted and published by
				  approval of a majority of the Commission as prescribed by
				  law.
Ga. L. 1964, p. 338;
				  1965, p. 283; 1975, Sec. 2, p. 406.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subject 515-2-1 - GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 515-2-1-.11 - Petition for Promulgation, Amendment, or Repeal of Rules

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Form of
				Petition.
Each petition for promulgation, amendment, or repeal of rules
				made pursuant to the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act shall be filed with
				the Commission in writing and shall state:
(a) The name and post office address of the
				petitioner;
(b) The full text of
				the rule requested to be amended or repealed, with the full text of the rule
				desired to be promulgated;
(c) A
				paragraphed statement of the reason such rule should be amended, repealed, or
				promulgated, including a statement of all pertinent existing facts to
				petitioner's interest in the matter;
(d) Citations of legal authority, if any,
				which authorize, support, or require the action requested by petition. The
				petition shall be verified under oath by or in proper behalf of, the
				petitioner.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subject 515-2-1 - GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 515-2-1-.12 - Declaratory Rulings

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Form of Petition.
Each
				petition for a declaratory ruling pursuant to the Georgia Administrative
				Procedure Act shall be filed with the Commission and shall state:
(a) The name and post office address of the
				petitioner;
(b)  The full text of
				the statute, rule, order upon which a ruling is requested;
(c) A paragraph statement of all pertinent
				and existing facts necessary to a determination of the applicability of the
				quoted statute or rule;
(d)
				Petitioner's contention, if any, as to the aforesaid applicability with
				citations of legal authorities, if any, that authorize, support, or require a
				decision in accordance therewith;
(e) A statement setting forth in detail the
				petitioner's interest in the matter and why and how the petitioner is uncertain
				or insecure with respect to his rights. The petition shall be verified under
				oath by, or in proper behalf of, the petitioner.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subject 515-2-1 - GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 515-2-1-.13 - Dead Dockets

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Any application, petition, complaint, or other matter filed
				  with the Commission in which no activity of record or written order is taken
				  for a period of one year shall be automatically dismissed without prejudice for
				  lack of prosecution. However, a matter will not be dismissed for inactivity
				  where an application, motion or other request is pending before the Commission,
				  or the matter is otherwise inactive because of a pending decision or order by
				  the Commission. Computation of the one-year period shall begin with the date of
				  the last filing or other activity or record concerning the matter. This rule
				  shall be applicable to all docketed and non-docketed proceedings, but is not
				  intended to include time during which matter filed with the Commission is
				  before a court of competent jurisdiction. In order to avoid automatic
				  dismissal, a motion must be made or an order issued, properly signed and filed
				  with the Commission before the one-year period expires. A party may file a
				  motion to extend the time for an additional six months; however, the
				  Commission, on its own motion, may extend or waive this portion of the rule to
				  conclude the docket. Thirty days prior to the expiration of the one-year
				  period, the Commission shall give notification to the Consumers' Utility
				  Counsel and all parties of record that a matter shall automatically stand
				  dismissed in accordance with the provisions of this rule. For the purposes of
				  this rule, activity of record shall include any application, petition,
				  complaint, motion, brief, or other pleading filed with the Commission as well
				  as any hearing or oral argument held in the matter.
Ga. L. 1878-79, p.
				  125; 1907, pp. 72-81; 1922, pp. 142-147; 1964, pp. 338-356; 1975, pp.
				  404-412.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subject 515-2-1 - GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 515-2-1-.14 - Open Hearing Process

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) As used in this Rule, the term:
(a) "Commissioner Advisory Staff" means the
				staff members assigned to serve in a non-Party advisory capacity in a
				particular proceeding.
(b) "Party"
				means a party to a Proceeding pending before the Commission, including any
				officers, directors, managers, or employees of the party; a representative or
				agent of a party to a proceeding pending before the Commission; the consumer's
				utility counsel division; the Public Interest Advocacy Staff; and any person
				knowingly acting on behalf of or in concert with a party to a
				proceeding
.
(c) "Proceeding" means a contested case as
				that term is defined in O.C.G.A.
				50-13-2(2).
(d) "Public Interest Advocacy Staff" means
				the staff members assigned to participate in a particular proceeding as a
				Party.
(e) "Emergency Situation"
				means a situation in which the public health, welfare or safety are jeopardized
				due to the utility's inability to safely and reliably provide public utility
				services to Georgia customers.
(f)
				"As soon as possible after the communication" means as soon as physically
				practicable, but not later than two (2) business days after the date of the
ex parte
communication.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-3 - GENERAL RULES › Subject 515-3-1 - GENERAL RULES › Rule 515-3-1-.01 - Definition of "Company"

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The word "Company" as used herein, shall be deemed and taken
				  to mean and include all corporations, companies, firms and persons that may now
				  be engaged, or that may hereafter become engaged, in performing any service to
				  the public that is now, or that shall hereafter be, subject by law to the
				  jurisdiction or control of the Commission.
Ga. L. 1878-79, p.
				  125; 1907, pp. 72, 75; 1922, pp. 143, 144; 1950, p. 311; 1956, pp. 104, 105;
				  1970, p. 104; 1972, pp. 138, 439, 615; 1973, pp.
				  200-220.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-3 - GENERAL RULES › Subject 515-3-1 - GENERAL RULES › Rule 515-3-1-.02 - Unjust Discrimination Forbidden

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The several companies in the conduct of
				their intrastate business, shall afford to all persons equal facilities in the
				conduct of such business, without unjust discrimination in favor of, or
				against, any; and wherever special facilities are afforded to one patron,
				whether upon a special rate authorized by this Commission or otherwise, such
				company shall be bound to afford to any other patron, or patrons, under
				substantially similar circumstances, like facilities upon like rates.
(2)
All Rates Bona Fide. No
				Rebates.
The rate charged for any service, by any company, shall be bona
				fide and public; and the giving of any rebate, bonus or "draw-back" is hereby
				expressly forbidden.
Ga. L. 1878-79, p.
				  125; 1907, pp. 72, 75; 1922, pp.143, 144; 1950, p. 311; 1956, pp. 104, 105;
				  1970, p. 104, 1972, pp. 138, 439, 615; 1973, pp.
				  200-220.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-3 - GENERAL RULES › Subject 515-3-1 - GENERAL RULES › Rule 515-3-1-.03 - Rates are Maximum Rates

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All of the rates prescribed by the
				Commission are maximum rates, which shall not be exceeded by any
				company.
(2)
Rates May be
				Reduced Below-Maximum Provided no Discrimination is Made.
Any company
				may charge less than the prescribed maximum rate, provided that, if a less rate
				be charged to one person, such company shall, for a like service, charge the
				same lessened rate to all persons, except as may be hereafter provided; and if
				any company shall reduce any of its rates to or from one agency or station, it
				shall, except in cases where otherwise specifically provided by the Commission,
				make a reduction of the same percentage to and from all other stations on its
				line, to the end that no unjust discrimination be made in favor of, nor
				against, any person, persons, or locality.
(3)
Exact Charge May Be
				Collected.
In no case shall any company collect for any service more
				than the exact amount due according to the current rate.
Ga. L. 1878-79, p.
				  125; 1907, pp. 72, 75; 1922, pp. 143, 144; 1950, p. 311; 1956, pp. 104, 105;
				  1970, p. 104, 1972, pp. 138, 439, 615; 1973, pp.
				  200-220.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-3 - GENERAL RULES › Subject 515-3-1 - GENERAL RULES › Rule 515-3-1-.05 - Free Service Forbidden

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
No company or person subject to the jurisdiction of this
				  Commission, shall, directly or indirectly, give or furnish any free or reduced
				  rate service in this State, except as lawfully prescribed by the
				  Commission.
Ga. L. 1878-79, p.
				  125, 1907, pp. 72, 75, 1922, pp. 143, 144, 1950, p. 311, 1956, pp. 104, 105,
				  1970, p. 104, 1972, pp. 138, 439, 615, 1973, pp.
				  200-220.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION › Chapter 515-3 - GENERAL RULES › Subject 515-3-1 - GENERAL RULES › Rule 515-3-1-.06 - Rates and Services as Required by Commission

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All rates, rules and regulations now in effect or which may
				  hereafter become effective, which are not higher than the maximum rates
				  prescribed by this Commission, whether such rates are the result of voluntary
				  action upon the part of any company, corporation or person subject to the
				  jurisdiction of this Commission, or otherwise, are hereby established as the
				  rates of the Georgia Public Service Commission, and no such rates shall be
				  discontinued nor raised without the consent of the Public Service Commission
				  first being obtained, but all such rates shall continue in force without
				  hindrance, the same as other rates prescribed by the Commission. Any and all
				  facilities, privileges or service, now in effect or practiced, or hereafter
				  made effective, extended or practiced, which give, grant, extend or allow
				  patrons, shippers or other persons, transacting business with said companies,
				  corporations or other persons as much or more of the privileges, facilities or
				  service to which they are entitled by law or by any rule, regulations or order
				  of this Commission, whether such privileges, facilities or service are given,
				  granted, extended or allowed as the result of voluntary action upon the part of
				  such companies, corporations or persons, or otherwise, are hereby established
				  as the requirements of the Georgia Public Service Commission, and no such
				  privileges, facilities or service shall be discontinued without the consent of
				  the Public Service Commission first being obtained, but all such privileges,
				  facilities or service shall be given, granted, extended or allowed without
				  hindrance, the same as other requirements of this Commission.
Ga. L. 1878-79, p.
				  125, 1907, pp. 72, 75, 1922, pp. 143, 144, 1950, p. 311, 1956, pp. 104, 105,
				  1970, p. 104, 1972, pp. 138, 439, 615, 1973, pp.
				  200-220.