Rhode Island General Laws 39-1-11. Proceedings before commission
The commission shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations governing the procedure to be followed in any matter that may come before it for a hearing, and in the hearing the commission shall not be bound by technical rules of evidence. The commission shall sit as an impartial, independent body, and is charged with the duty of rendering independent decisions affecting the public interest and private rights based upon the law and upon the evidence presented before it by the division and by the parties in interest. The presence of one commissioner shall constitute a quorum at all hearings, provided that the concurrence of a majority of the commission shall be required for the rendering of a decision.
History of Section.
P.L. 1969, ch. 240, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 95, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 39-1-11
- Commission: means the public utilities commission. See Rhode Island General Laws 39-1-2
- Commissioner: means a member of the public utilities commission. See Rhode Island General Laws 39-1-2
- Division: means the division of public utilities and carriers. See Rhode Island General Laws 39-1-2
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.