Appointments to the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities

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July 6, 2000
(Justice)

Justice Minister and Attorney General Kelvin Parsons is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Vey, Fred Saunders, John (Bill) Flynn and Don Powell as part-time commissioners for the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB). The appointments are for a three-year term.

The PUB is a quasi-judicial tribunal with responsibilities for the regulation of public utilities, automobile insurance and the motor carrier industry.

Re-appointed for a second term:

Gary Vey of Gander is a businessman and former Member of the House of Assembly for the District of Gander.

Fred Saunders of St. John�s is a transportation consultant and former President and CEO of Day and Ross (Nfld.) Limited.

John (Bill) Flynn of Carbonear is a lawyer and former Chairman of the Labour Standards Tribunal.

First term appointment:

Don Powell of Stephenville is a business consultant and founding Chairperson of the Long Range Community Futures Program.

Media contact: Kathy Dicks-Peyton, Communications, (709) 729-6564.

2000 07 06 3:05 p.m.

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