INDIANAPOLIS (June 8, 2005) – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Nominating Committee is soliciting applications from persons interested in filling a pending vacancy on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC).

 

Applications will be accepted today through June 29. After the close of the application period, the nominating committee will conduct a public meeting to interview applicants. The group then will present Governor Mitch Daniels with a list of the three most highly qualified candidates based on education and academic honors received, professional experience and reputation, financial interests in the utility industry, public service and other pertinent information.

 

“The work of the IURC is closely tied to Indiana’s future economic growth, more jobs and higher incomes for the average Hoosier,” said the governor. “The commission’s key role in ensuring adequate energy supplies at competitive prices, ample access to telecommunications/broadband throughout the state, as well as a water and sewer infrastructure makes this appointment extremely important.”

 

Members of the nominating committee are Committee Chair Michael Sample, Jessie L. Moore, Dennis Raetz, who were appointed by the governor; Ruth Johnson, appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Robert Garton; Bernard Krampe, appointed by Senate Minority leader Richard Young; Michael Evans, appointed by Speaker of the House Brian Bosma; and Jay Lauer, who was appointed by House Minority Leader Patrick Bauer. The committee collects, reviews and recommends candidates to the governor to fill vacancies on the IURC.

 

Applications for the position may be obtained by contacting Jill Felkins in the governor’s office at 317/232-1193. Completed applications should be returned to: Michael M. Sample, Chair, IURC Nominating Committee, c/o Office of the Governor, State House, Room 206, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

 

 

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