The attorney general shall be ex officio attorney for the Public Utilities Commission and shall institute and prosecute all actions which the commission shall order brought and render the commissioners all advice, counsel, and assistance necessary for the proper performance of their duties. The county attorney of any county in which an action is pending, prosecuted, or defended by direction of the commission shall aid in the prosecution or defense thereof until final determination when requested by the commission. When necessary the commission may employ additional counsel to assist the attorney general.

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Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 216.10

  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44

All actions or proceedings instituted by the commission shall be brought in the name of the state.