PRESS RELEASE
PHOENIX, AZ—The
Arizona Corporation Commission is launching a new feature that will allow the
public to sign up online if they wish to give public comment at a Commission
Open Meeting. This feature is the latest improvement made by the Commission to
enhance accessibility for and interaction from the public.
Those who want to speak at an Open Meeting can sign up
to speak either online or in person. Just click on the “Request to Speak on an
Open Meeting Agenda” link located on the right of the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) to sign
up online. The first time a person signs up, they will create a Request to Speak
Account Profile, and then any subsequent time, the individual can simply log in
with the previously created account information. Public commenters can also use
one of two electronic kiosks located near the South entrance to the Commission
building. Then, during the Open Meeting, the Chairman will call speakers to the
podium during the appropriate agenda item.
“The Commission wants to be sure that citizens all
across the state have the ability to participate in our important decision
processes and this new on line access is an exciting new opportunity that makes
that participation more accessible to all Arizonans,” said Commissioner Susan
Bitter Smith.
“This new communication feature will enable Arizona's
ratepayers to voice their concerns about a rate case or other commission issues
to us live at our open meetings all from the comfort of their own home or
office,” said Commissioner Bob Burns. “This is especially beneficial for those
citizens in rural areas who will no longer have to spend significant time and
expense traveling to the Commission to ensure their voices are
heard.”
Those who want to offer their position on any issue
before the Commission, but don’t wish to speak at an Open Meeting have options
as well. They can:
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Electronically submit comments.
Click on the “Submit a Public Comment for a Utility” button located on the right
of our website (www.azcc.gov). Fill out the form and type the
comments, then click to submit.
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Write a letter to the Commissioners
or send an email. The Commission street address, as well as the email address
for each Commissioner, can be found at www.azcc.gov. Click on “Contact Us”
·
Call Consumer Services to convey a
public comment at (602) 542-4251 or 1-800-222-7000.
For those who can’t attend a meeting, but
want to view it, streaming video of Commission meetings is available on the
Commission's website at the “Live Meeting Broadcast” link on the right side of
the website.
Or, through our
listen lines by calling:
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(602) 542-0222
(800) 222-7000
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Local Phoenix
Listen Line
Toll free for
Phoenix Office (works outside Phoenix metro
area)
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