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Under the authority of section 117 of the Public Utilities Act, the Lieutenant Governor in Council is pleased to appoint Mr. Thomas Johnson, effective May 28, 2009, as Consumer Advocate to represent the interests of domestic and general service consumers on terms acceptable to the Minister of Justice, after consultation with the Board, for the purposes of participating in Newfoundland Power Inc. 2009 General Rate Application to the Public Utilities Board,   with all costs borne initially by the Board and subsequently assessed to Newfoundland Power Inc. Mr. Johnson shall prepare and file a report with the Minister of Justice, in a form satisfactory to the Minister, outlining the details of the expenses incurred and the work performed within 45 days after the date of any Order of the Board or Order of the Court upon appeal of the Board’s Order.  The Minister of Justice shall then submit such report to the House of Assembly within 15 days of receipt if the House is sitting or if the House is not sitting, within 15 days of the opening of the House.