Section 363:27 Staff; Separation of Functions. - New Hampshire Statutes

   I. In the exercise of the jurisdiction and performance of the duties prescribed by law, the commission shall have the power, subject to the state personnel regulations and within the limits of the appropriation for such purpose, to employ and fix the compensation of such regular staff, including experts, as it shall deem necessary. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the expenditure of additional funds over budget estimates is necessary for the proper functioning of the public utilities commission, the governor and council, with the prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court, upon request from the commission, may authorize an additional assessment pursuant to RSA 363-A for such purpose.
   II. The staff of the commission shall be organized as the commission determines best achieves its statutory responsibilities.
   III. Executive Director and General Counsel. The commission shall appoint an executive director, who shall serve for a term of 4 years. The commission shall also appoint a general counsel, who shall serve for a term of 4 years and until a successor is appointed and qualified.

Source. 1979, 494:6. 1981, 220:6. 1985, 402:17. 1989, 240:6. 1991, 339:1. 1994, 414:2. 1999, 289:11. 2001, 237:4. 2007, 156:12, eff. Aug. 17, 2007.