PR-08-93 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: PSC Chairman Schedules Proceeding To Receive Input On How To Strengthen Commission Rules On Conflict-Of-Interest

Contact: Kevin Kelly (573) 751-9300

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- DECEMBER 20, 2007

JEFFERSON CITY -- An on-the-record proceeding (Case No. AO-2008-0192) will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2008, on the fourth floor of the Governor Office Building at 200 Madison Street in Jefferson City.

The case in which the proceeding will be held was filed by Missouri Public Service Commissioner Jeff Davis to take testimony regarding proposed changes to strengthen the commission's standard of conduct rules and conflict-of-interest policies.

Testimony may be submitted or prefiled in this proceeding. Those wishing to participate are asked to file any prepared statements, comments and presentations with the commission under Case No. AO-2008-0192. Prefiled statements should be submitted by January 3, 2008, to allow participants to review them prior to the proceedings convening on January 7.

The proceedings will be on-the-record, videotaped and web cast via the Internet.

Findings of the proceeding will be compiled into a report to be provided to the General Assembly and the Governor in January.

The Governor Office Building meets accessibility standards required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.  If anyone needs additional accommodations to participate in the proceedings, please call the Public Service Commission’s hotline at 1-800-392-4211 or Relay Missouri at 711 prior to the meeting.

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Case No. AO-2008-0192