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Governor submits nominations to North Carolina Utilities Commission; House receives notice
Summary
Governor Josh Stein submitted nominations to fill vacancies on the North Carolina Utilities Commission. The nominations were read into the House record; the governor cited statutory authority for interim appointments pending confirmation.
The House record shows that Governor Josh Stein submitted nominations to fill vacancies on the North Carolina Utilities Commission. The communication, read into the record by the clerk, named Commissioner Floyd McKissick of Durham County to serve the remainder of Charlotte Mitchell's term and named Steven Levitus of Buncombe County to serve the remainder of Commissioner Floyd McKissick's term.
The governor's letter cited North Carolina General Statute 62-10(f) and indicated the appointments were urgent; it said the nominees would serve on an interim basis pending confirmation by the General Assembly under the statute cited. The clerk acknowledged receipt and notified members.
Why it matters: The Utilities Commission regulates utilities policy across the state; filling vacancies ensures the commission can continue to exercise its regulatory duties. The nominations will proceed to the confirmation process in the General Assembly.
Details and context: The governor's message included language noting a resignation (Miss Mitchell resigned on Jan. 27, 2025) and that interim appointments were necessary. The House did not record a confirmation vote during this floor session; the nominations were submitted for consideration and follow-up as required by statute.
