Alaska

Regulatory Commission of Alaska

(RCA)

services regulated
Electricity Natural Gas Gas Pipelines and Safety Telecommunications Water Solid Waste Disposal (Landfills)

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Commissioners

Number of Seats5 with 1 vacancy

Robert A. Doyle

Republican
Chair | Appointed
907-276-6222
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Term End
Years of Service
Appointed By

Mike Dunleavy

Republican
Governor

Robert M. "Bob" Pickett

Independent
Commissioner | Appointed
907-263-2102
Term Start
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Years of Service
Appointed By

Sarah L. Palin

Republican
Governor

Keith Kurber

Republican
Commissioner | Appointed
907-276-6222
Term Start
Term End
Years of Service
Appointed By

Mike Dunleavy

Republican
Governor

John M. Espindola

Republican
Commissioner | Appointed
Term Start
Term End
Years of Service
Appointed By

Mike Dunleavy

Republican
Governor

Commissioner Selection Details

Selection Method Appointed
Chairperson Selection
Appointment Process
Term length 6 Years
Term limit
Bipartisan Requirement

Bipartisan Requirement

Commissioner Prequalifications There are statutory qualifications to becoming a commissioner, as follows: "To qualify for appointment as a commissioner, a person must...

Commissioner Prequalifications

There are statutory qualifications to becoming a commissioner, as follows: "To qualify for appointment as a commissioner, a person must be a member in good standing of the Alaska Bar Association or have a degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, finance, economics, accounting, business administration, or public administration. Actual experience for a period of five years in the practice of law or in the field of engineering, finance, economics, accounting, business administration, or public administration is equivalent to a degree."

PUC Jurisdiction and Enabling Authority