A JOINT RESOLUTION providing for the confirmation of the appointments of edward s. finley, jr. and Samuel James Ervin, IV to the utilities commission.

Whereas, under the provisions of G.S. 62‑10, appointments made by the Governor to membership on the North Carolina Utilities Commission are subject to confirmation by the General Assembly by joint resolution; and
Whereas, vacancies have occurred on the North Carolina Utilities Commission due to the resignation of Jo Anne Sanford and the expiration of the term of Samuel James Ervin, IV; and
Whereas, the Governor has submitted to the presiding officers of the House of Representatives and the Senate the names of his appointees to the North Carolina Utilities Commission, Edward S. Finley, Jr. to serve the remainder of the term of Jo Anne Sanford expiring June 30, 2011, and Samuel James Ervin, IV to a new term beginning July 1, 2007, and expiring June 30, 2015; Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

SECTION 1.  The appointment of Edward S. Finley, Jr. to the North Carolina Utilities Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2011, is confirmed.
SECTION 2.  The appointment of Samuel James Ervin, IV to the North Carolina Utilities Commission for a new term beginning July 1, 2007, and expiring June 30, 2015, is confirmed.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 19th day of March, 2007.

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		 Beverly E. Perdue
	 President of the Senate

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		 Joe Hackney
	 Speaker of the House of Representatives