A JOINT RESOLUTION providing for the confirmation of the appointments of Lorinzo joyner, bryan beatty, and Tonola d. brown‑bland 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, a vacancy has occurred on the North Carolina Utilities Commission due to the resignation of Howard N. Lee, and three terms expire June 30, 2009; and
Whereas, the Governor has submitted to the presiding officers of the House of Representatives and the Senate the names of his appointees, Lorinzo Joyner, Bryan Beatty, and Tonola D. Brown‑Bland to serve terms beginning July 1, 2009, and expiring June 30, 2017; and
Whereas, the Governor has submitted to the presiding officers of the House of Representatives and the Senate the name of his appointee Tonola D. Brown‑Bland to serve the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2009, caused by the resignation of Howard N. Lee; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
SECTION 1.  The appointments of Lorinzo Joyner, Bryan Beatty, and Tonola D. Brown‑Bland to the North Carolina Utilities Commission for terms beginning July 1, 2009, and expiring June 30, 2017, are confirmed.
SECTION 2.  The appointment of Tonola D. Brown‑Bland to the North Carolina Utilities Commission for the remainder of the term of Howard N. Lee expiring June 30, 2009, is confirmed.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.