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199.05

 

Powers and duties.

199.05(1)

(1)

 

The corporation shall:

199.05(1)(a)

(a)

Represent and protect the interests of the residential utility consumers of this state. All actions by the corporation under this chapter shall be directed toward such duty.

199.05(1)(b)

(b)

Inform, insofar as possible, all residential utility consumers about the corporation, including the procedure for obtaining membership in the corporation.

199.05(1)(c)

(c)

Make available to all residential utility consumers information on utility service costs and on benefits and methods of energy conservation.

199.05(2)

(2)

 

The corporation shall have all the powers necessary or convenient for the effective representation and protection of the interests of residential utility consumers and to implement this chapter, including the following powers in addition to all other powers granted by this chapter:

199.05(2)(a)

(a)

To make, amend and repeal bylaws and rules for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business; to adopt an official seal and alter it at pleasure; to maintain an office; to sue and be sued in its own name, plead and be impleaded; and to make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers of the corporation.

199.05(2)(b)

(b)

To employ such agents, employees and special advisers as it finds necessary and to fix their compensation.

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2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated

through 2025 Wis. Act 103 and through all Supreme Court Orders and Controlled Substances Board Orders filed before and in effect on April 3, 2026.

Published and certified under s. 35.18. Changes effective after April 3, 2026, are designated by NOTES.

(Published 4-3-26)