Which Georgia constitutional board is elected by the people and oversees utilities?

• A. Public Service Commission
• B. State Board of Pardons and Paroles
• C. Board of Natural Resources
• D. Regents

Answer: (A)

Utilities oversight in Georgia is handled by the Public Service Commission. This is a five-member body elected by Georgia voters from different districts, and its main role is to regulate public utilities—electric and natural gas providers, water, and telecommunications. The commission reviews and approves rates, oversees service quality, and makes rulings on how utilities must operate, always with an eye toward fairness for consumers and reliability of service. Commissioners serve staggered terms, which helps maintain experience on the board while still allowing electoral accountability.

The other boards mentioned have different responsibilities and are not elected to oversee utilities: the Pardons and Paroles board handles criminal justice matters, the Board of Natural Resources focuses on environmental and natural-resource issues (with appointments rather than elections), and the Regents govern the University System of Georgia.