| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Jed Gerstein |
Chief Information Officer | Profile |
The Maryland Office of People`s Counsel (OPC), created in 1924, is the oldest utility consumer advocacy office of its kind in the United States. The People`s Counsel is appointed by the Attorney General, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and acts independently of the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Office of Attorney General. OPC is a State of Maryland agency, yet works independently to represent Maryland`s residential consumers of electric, natural gas, telecommunications, private water and certain transportation matters before the PSC, federal regulatory agencies and the courts. Every day OPC`s staff members address issues affecting the cost, quality of service and adequate supply of these utility services. As such OPC`s advocacy touches the lives of every resident of Maryland. OPC functions primarily as a law office, employing a staff of 19, and retains expert consultants to provide technical assistance and expert testimony. These consultants are highly qualified accounting, engineering and economic experts who provide technical assistance, prepare reports and appear as expert witnesses before the PSC and federal agencies. These experts are absolutely critical to OPC`s ability to represent consumers. Because it is a state agency, funding for OPC is included in the state budget proposed by the Governor and approved by the General Assembly. However, the State`s General Fund is fully reimbursed for OPC`s expenses from revenue collected in the Public Utility Regulation Fund. These revenues are collected from all regulated utility companies and licensed energy suppliers.
West Hartford is located in central Connecticut adjacent to and west of the City of Hartford, the state capital. Immediate neighboring towns are Bloomfield, Newington, Farmington and Avon. West Hartford is approximately 100 miles southwest of Boston and 100 miles northeast of New York City. Direct access to Interstate 84 (east / west) is available with Interstate 91 (north / south) just a few miles east. The Town encompasses 22.2 square miles (14,080 acres) and has a population of 63,268 (2010 Census). West Hartford is a residential suburb of the Hartford metropolitan area. There are 205 miles of accepted streets and 245 miles of sidewalks in town. The highest point in town is 778 feet above sea level on Talcott (Avon) Mountain. Altitude at Town Hall is 120 feet. West Hartford was settled in 1679. The town was known as the West Division of the City of Hartford until its incorporation in May 3, 1854 when it became West Hartford. The town has operated under a Council-Manager form of government since 1919. West Hartford was the first towns in the state and one of the first in the country to adopt this form of government where the council acts as the elected policy board and the town manager serves as the chief executive officer responsible for carrying out the policies of the council. All town council members are volunteers and do not get paid for this service to their community. The West Hartford Public School district has 11 elementary, three middle, and two high schools. In addition there are ten private and parochial schools, including elementary through high schools. Our higher learning centers include the University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue; the University of Saint Joseph, 1678 Asylum Avenue; and the University of Connecticut`s School of Social Work, 1798 Asylum Avenue. West Hartford has wonderful public recreation areas including two municipal golf courses, Rockledge Golf Club (18 holes) and Buena Vista Golf Course (nine holes); indoor Veterans Memorial Skating Rink; two indoor pools at Cornerstone Aquatics Center, and four outdoor pools at Fernridge, Beachland, Eisenhower and Kennedy parks; six public parks, the three mentioned and Wolcott Park. As well as Westmoor Park, an educational environmental demonstration farm. There are two active senior centers, Elmwood Senior Center located at Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Avenue; West Hartford Senior Center located at 15 Starkel Road. There are three public libraries. The Noah Webster Library (Main Library), 20 South Main Street; Julia Faxon Branch, 1073 New Britain Avenue; Bishop`s Corner Branch, 15 Starkel Road. The Police Department is located at 103 Raymond Road. The Fire Department, located at 95 Raymond Road, has eight firefighting apparatus located at five fire stations throughout the town on Brace Road in the Center; on Prospect Avenue; on Berkshire Road; on Albany Avenue; and on New Britain Avenue. The Fire Department provides advanced paramedic services. Ambulance is provided by a private ambulance service. The town offers weekly refuse and recycling collection services and special collections throughout the year. West Hartford has 32 places to worship: seven Catholic, nine Jewish, and 16 Protestant. There are five ZIP codes: 06107 (generally, Center area and west of Trout Brook Drive); 06110 (generally, Elmwood area, southeast and southwest quadrants of town); 06117 (generally, Bishops Corner area, northeast and northwest quadrants of town); 06119 (generally, easterly and central area from Trout Brook east to Prospect Avenue.) While there are no hospitals in West Hartford there are three medical centers in the adjoining towns. St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center and Hartford Hospital are located in Hartford, CT and the University of Connecticut Health Center is located in Farmington.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is the agency charged with implementing North Carolina public school laws and the State Board of Education`s policies and procedures governing pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public education. The elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction heads the Department and functions under the policy direction of the State Board of Education.
The governor of California is the chief executive of the California state government, whose responsibilities include making annual State of the State addresses to the California State Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced. The governor is also the commander-in-chief of the state`s military forces.
The City of Kamloops includes a diverse team of ~800 dedicated employees who work collectively to advance our mission of Making Kamloops Shine. Strong financial management allows us to provide core services to Kamloops citizens, to ensure sustainable community growth, to introduce new amenities, to improve our community`s livability, and to maintain valuable infrastructure. The latest Citizen Satisfaction Survey shows that 80% of Kamloops` residents feel they receive good value for their tax dollars. The City of Kamloops serves over 100,000 residents through a wide variety of municipal services, including utilities and streets maintenance, protective services, community planning and development, financial services, social development, recreation, culture, and much more. City of Kamloops employees are guided by strong internal values and two overarching strategic plans. 1. Council`s Strategic Plan – maps out the organization`s community-focused commitments towards livability, good governance, environmental leadership, and a strong economy. 2. Corporate Strategic Plan – anchors how we work together within the corporation and lays out what we focus on through our corporate building blocks including: - Organizational Excellence Creativity and continuous improvement is embraced in the work of the City and the services provided to the community. - Focused Stewardship The City`s resources are deployed deliberately and thoughtfully, with careful consideration for future generations and our shared community and environment. - Pride in Service An inspiring organization that motivates and rewards employees for shared successes at work and in the community. - Strong Collaboration Regular and consistent collaboration is fostered across all levels of the organization, both within and between teams. - Employee Well-Being Employees are engaged, empowered, and accountable in cultivating their mental and physical health