Georgia

Georgia Public Service Commission

(PSC)

services regulated
Electricity Natural Gas Gas Pipelines and Safety Telecommunications

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Commissioners

Number of Seats5

Jason Shaw

Republican
Chair | Elected
Associated District1
404-463-6745
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Years of Service

Tim Echols

Republican
Vice Chair | Elected
Associated District2
404-463-0214
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Term End
Years of Service

Fitz Johnson

Republican
Commissioner | Elected
Associated District3
404-656-4501
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Term End
Years of Service

Lauren "Bubba" McDonald, Jr.

Republican
Commissioner | Elected
Associated District4
404-463-4260
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Term End
Years of Service

Tricia Pridemore

Republican
Commissioner | Elected
Associated District5
404 656-4574
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Term End
Years of Service

Commissioner Selection Details

Selection Method Elected
Chairperson Selection
Appointment Process
Term length 6 Years
Term limit
Election method Public
Election Cycle Staggered, Every two years (even)
Bipartisan Requirement

Bipartisan Requirement

Commissioner Prequalifications There are statutory qualifications to becoming a commissioner, as follows: "In order to be elected as a member of the commission from a...

Commissioner Prequalifications

There are statutory qualifications to becoming a commissioner, as follows: "In order to be elected as a member of the commission from a Public Service Commission District, a person must have resided in that district for at least 12 months prior to election thereto. A person elected as a member of the commission from a Public Service Commission District by the voters of Georgia must continue to reside in that district during the person's term of office or that office shall thereupon become vacant."

PUC Jurisdiction and Enabling Authority