Section 15.795. Same; attached office.

 

(1)   Office of the commissioner of railroads. There is created an office of the commissioner of railroads which is attached to the public service commission under s. 15.03 , provided that s. 85.02 (1) does not apply to the office of the commissioner of railroads. The commissioner of railroads shall have expertise in railroad issues and may not have a financial interest in a railroad, as defined in s. 195.02 (1) , or a water carrier, as defined in s. 195.02 (5) . The commissioner may not serve on or under any committee of a political party. The commissioner shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified.

1993 a. 123 ; 2003 a. 89 ; 2005 a. 179 .