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Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Code of Law.

TUC.2.2.010 Jurisdiction and Powers of the LCO Utility Commission.

(a) Subject to applicable laws, regulations, and the Tribe's Constitution and solely in furtherance of the mission set forth in this Code, the Commission's jurisdiction and powers include the following:

(1) Investigate methods and practices of Utilities subject to the provisions of this Title.

(2) Initiate and preside over hearings involving the conduct of Utilities and as otherwise set forth in this Chapter.

(3) Issue orders of mandamus to enforce duly issued orders of the Commission.

(4) Promulgate rules, regulations, and by-laws not inconsistent with this Code to carry out its duties and responsibilities.

(5) Maintain copies of reports, rates, classifications, schedules and timetables in effect and used by such Utilities and all other information desired by the Commission relating to such investigations and requirements to be filed with the Commission.

(6) Adopt a schedule of fees and charges for services rendered relating to transcripts and the furnishing or certifying of copies of proceedings, files, and records.

(7) Exercise all other authority delegated to it by the Governing Board that is not inconsistent with this Code.