Every formal order of the commission shall be based upon the facts of record. However, the commission may, without a hearing, issue an order approving any settlement supported by all the parties of record in a proceeding, including a compromise settlement. Every order entered pursuant to a hearing must state the commission's findings, the basis of its findings and conclusions, together with its decision. These orders shall be entered of record and a copy of them shall be served on all parties of record in the proceeding.
AS 42.05.191
Contents and service of orders
Known as the Alaska Public Utilities Regulatory Act
The act spans §§ 42–42 (153 sections).
Official source: Alaska State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Alaska statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.