Dan Watermeier
Republican
Public Service Commissioner - District 01
Job Description
How office affects the voter
If you are having a problem with an industry the Commission oversees, such as utility, phone, internet, a transportation provider, or household moving service, the Public Service Commission is the agency you can contact to get assistance in resolving disputes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties vary each day, but a Commissioner will attend hearings, review testimony/evidence, facilitate dockets and conduct extensive research on regulated industries to ensure they are reliable, safe, and affordable to consumers.
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How office affects the voter
If you are having a problem with an industry the Commission oversees, such as utility, phone, internet, a transportation provider, or household moving service, the Public Service Commission is the agency you can contact to get assistance in resolving disputes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties vary each day, but a Commissioner will attend hearings, review testimony/evidence, facilitate dockets and conduct extensive research on regulated industries to ensure they are reliable, safe, and affordable to consumers.
Requirements for the position
Registered voter, resident of the district, no interest in any common carrier or jurisdictional utility, must not hold any other office, federal or state or other state. Must not engage in any other occupation while in office.
Other information
This position is highly technical. You should have foundations in governance, with knowledge in law, infrastructure, and physics. Additionally, a background in utility, infrastructure, gas, electricity, water, or telecommunications is very helpful.
Term of office
6 years
Partisan?
Yes; candidate nominated by party.
When election is held
There are five geographical commission districts. Commissioners are elected for six-year terms.
Links
https://votedouglascounty.com/office_detail.aspx?oid=156&sid=21
How office affects the voter
If you are having a problem with an industry the Commission oversees, such as utility, phone, internet, a transportation provider, or household moving service, the Public Service Commission is the agency you can contact to get assistance in resolving disputes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties vary each day, but a Commissioner will attend hearings, review testimony/evidence, facilitate dockets and conduct extensive research on regulated industries to ensure they are reliable, safe, and affordable to consumers.
Requirements for the position
Registered voter, resident of the district, no interest in any common carrier or jurisdictional utility, must not hold any other office, federal or state or other state. Must not engage in any other occupation while in office.
Other information
This position is highly technical. You should have foundations in governance, with knowledge in law, infrastructure, and physics. Additionally, a background in utility, infrastructure, gas, electricity, water, or telecommunications is very helpful.
Term of office
6 years
Partisan?
Yes; candidate nominated by party.
When election is held
There are five geographical commission districts. Commissioners are elected for six-year terms.
Links
https://votedouglascounty.com/office_detail.aspx?oid=156&sid=21