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Bill Summary · SJR 764

Summary — S.J.R. 764 (2025): Confirmation of Christopher J. Ayers as Executive Director, Public Staff of the NC Utilities Commission

Status: Ratified (Resolution 2025-5)
Introduced: May 5, 2025
Sponsor: Senator Bill Rabon
Type: Joint resolution (appointment confirmation)

Purpose

S.J.R. 764 confirms the Governor’s appointment of Christopher J. Ayers to serve a new six‑year term as Executive Director of the Public Staff of the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC). The confirmation is required under G.S. 62‑15, which subjects the Governor’s appointment of the Public Staff Executive Director to General Assembly approval by joint resolution.

Key provisions

  • Confirms Christopher J. Ayers of Wake County as Executive Director of the Public Staff of the NCUC.
  • Establishes the term of office as beginning July 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2031.
  • Declares the resolution effective upon ratification.

Background / Role affected

  • The Executive Director leads the Public Staff — the independent agency that represents consumer interests before the North Carolina Utilities Commission in matters such as rates, service quality, and utility regulation. This resolution confirms the head of that agency for the stated six‑year term.
  • The resolution does not amend or create statutory duties, compensation, or authorities; it solely confirms the Governor’s appointment in accordance with existing law (G.S. 62‑15).

Who is affected

  • Christopher J. Ayers (the appointee) — secured a confirmed term as Executive Director.
  • The Public Staff and its operations — continuity of leadership for the specified term.
  • Indirectly, regulated utilities, their customers, and stakeholders who interact with the Public Staff and NCUC.

Procedural timeline / actions

  • Filed: May 5, 2025
  • Passed Senate readings and committee steps in May 2025 (including referrals and favorable reports)
  • Passed both chambers; Ordered Enrolled: May 21, 2025
  • Ratified (read three times and ratified): May 22, 2025 (Resolution 2025‑5)
  • Effective upon ratification (May 22, 2025); term begins July 1, 2025 and ends June 30, 2031.

This joint resolution is a routine legislative confirmation of an executive appointment required by statute and does not itself change Public Staff policy or regulatory authority.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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