17-07 Energy Policy Commission - North Dakota Statutes

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CHAPTER 17-07ENERGY POLICY COMMISSION17-07-01. Energy policy commission.1.The energy policy commission is composed of:a.The commissioner of commerce;b.A representative of the agriculture community appointed by the governor;c.A representative recommended by the lignite energy council appointed by the
governor;d.A representative recommended by the North Dakota petroleum council
appointed by the governor;e.A member from the biodiesel industry appointed by the governor;f.A member from the biomass industry appointed by the governor;g.A member from the wind industry appointed by the governor;h.A member from the ethanol industry appointed by the governor;i.A representative recommended by the North Dakota petroleum marketers
association appointed by the governor;j.A member from the North Dakota investor-owned electric utility industry
appointed by the governor;k.A member from the generation and transmission electric cooperative industry
appointed by the governor;l.A member from the lignite coal-producing industry appointed by the governor;m.A member from the refining or gas-processing industry appointed by the
governor; andn.Additional nonvoting members appointed by the governor.2.Each member of the commission shall serve for a term of two years, beginning July
first, may be reappointed for additional terms, and serves at the pleasure of the
governor.3.The commissioner of commerce is chairman of the commission.4.The commission shall meet at least four times per biennium or as often as the
chairman deems necessary. The commission shall hold at least two public hearings
per biennium, at which time interested parties may present testimony regarding
issues pertinent to the development of the policy. The department of commerce
shall provide staffing for the commission.5.The commission shall develop a comprehensive energy policy for the state. The
commission shall monitor progress made toward the goals outlined in the energy
policy and make changes to the energy policy as needed. The commission shall
report biennially to the legislative council.Page No. 16.The members of the commission who are not state employees are entitled to
mileage and expenses as provided by law for state officers and employees. Unless
otherwise provided in this subsection, the expenses of appointed members are to be
paid by the department of commerce. A state employee who is a member of the
commission must receive that employee's regular salary and is entitled to mileage
and expenses, to be paid by the employing agency.Page No. 2Document Outlinechapter 17-07 energy policy commission