rights and needs of the people of Oklahoma with those of the regulated entities. The Public Utility Division acts as the Administrator for the states $30 million Universal Services Fund. This fund supports rural telecommunications as well as internet to Oklahoma public schools, libraries, and health centers. Membership As of January 2023, the following are the members of the commission: Notable former members J. J. McAlester (member 1907-1911) Jack C. Walton (member 1933-1939) J.C. Watts (member 1990-1995, chairman 1993-1995), resigned to successfully run for Congress Jim Roth (member 2007-2009), first ever openly LGBT person to hold a statewide elected office in Oklahoma Jeff Cloud (member 2003-2011, chairman 2005-?) Patrice Douglas (member, 2011-2015) Organization Corporation Commission Judicial and Legislative Services- The former Administration, Judicial, and General Counsel Divisions were merged in 2017 to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Administration Office- Responsible for providing central services to the Commission's division as well as direct support staff to the Commission members Public Information Office Finance Office Human Resources Office Administrative Programs Office Office of the Secretary to the Commission Administrative Hearings Office - responsible for overseeing all hearings and appeals of the Commission's regulations Office of the General Counsel - responsible for providing legal advice to the Commission Agency Counsel Section Consumer Services Section Deliberations Section Petroleum Storage Tank/Transportation Section Oil and Gas Section Public Utilities Section Transportation Division - responsible for licensing and regulating commercial motor carriers, natural gas pipelines, and railroad companies, and administers the International Fuel Tax Agreement and International Registration Plan Administrative and Regulatory Operations Unit Administrative Support Department Requirements Department Enforcement Support Department Safety Support Department Field Operations Unit Motor Carrier and Motor Vehicle Enforcement Department Pipeline Safety Department Railroad Department IFTA/IRP Unit IFTA/IRP Registration and Licensing Services Department Audit Department Technical Services Department Oil and Gas Conservation Division - responsible for enforcing Commission rules that prevent pollution caused by oil and gas Field Operations Department District 1 Office - Bristow District 2 Office - Kingfisher District 3 Office - Duncan District 4 Office - Ada Pollution Abatement Underground Injection Control Department Consumer Services Division - responsible for hearing complaints against regulated utilities and for overseeing appeals to the Commission members Oil and Gas Complaints Department Public Utility Complaints Department Mineral Owners Escrow Account Department Administrative Proceedings Office Public Utilities Division - responsible for regulating electric power utilities, natural gas utilities, drinking water utilities, and telecommunications companies. Energy