California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §16610: Within 10 days after receipt of a certification the board shall by resolution entered on its minutes employ the expert, or one of the experts selected and certified, fix the amount of his compensation

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Within 10 days of receiving a certification, a board must use a resolution to employ a certified expert and set their compensation amount.

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Within 10 days after receipt of a certification the board shall by resolution entered on its minutes employ the expert, or one of the experts selected and certified, fix the amount of his compensation either absolutely or on a per diem basis, and notify the expert of his appointment.

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