13-1228a. Board of public utilities; rate increases; notice; procedure.
13-1228a
13-1228a. Board of public utilities; rate increases; notice; procedure.
Prior to the effective date of an increase in any rate fixed
pursuant to the authority of K.S.A. 13-1227 or 13-1228, the board of public
utilities shall hold a public
hearing for the purpose of presenting to the public the findings of the
board supporting the reasonableness of the proposed rate increase. The
findings shall include all pertinent financial data, supporting
documents and analysis relating to the rate increase. Any affected
utility customer may appear at the public hearing and present testimony
of witnesses under oath, conduct cross-examination of employees and
representatives of the board, present oral argument and file written
briefs in support of such customer's position. Notice of the time and
place of the public hearing and the amount of the proposed rate increase
shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in
the city which owns the public utility at least 90 days prior to the
public hearing. Not less than 90 days prior to the public hearing,
the board shall make available for review by any affected customer
during regular business hours the financial data, supporting documents
and analysis in possession of the board which substantiates the findings
supporting the proposed rate increase. The public hearing shall be
conducted pursuant to procedures adopted by the board not inconsistent
with the provisions of this section. A transcript shall be made of the
public hearing and copies of the transcript shall be made available to
the public upon payment of the cost thereof. The public hearing may be
continued by the board from time to time and within five days after its
completion, the board shall fix such rates as it deems justified
pursuant to its findings and the evidence presented at the public
hearing.
History: L. 1980, ch. 72, § 9; L. 1981, ch. 81, § 1; L. 1982,
ch. 85, § 1; July 1.