In assisting Staff, Applicants will review any application received (including direct testimony, any supporting documentation, the proposed financing order, and associated costs effects); draft data requests and review responses thereto; potentially participate in informal meetings with Staff and the utility; assist in drafting a recommendation on the Commission approving a financing order; and as well as attending any Business and Executive Session(s) that Staff deems necessary. If the Commission approves a utility’s request for a financing order pursuant to the directive provided above, Applicant will be allowed to submit an additional proposed budget to conduct the full prudence review of the application. All proposals shall include an outline of a plan of action for this scope of representation. However, the Commission and its Staff shall have the right to determine how the tasks will be carried out, including setting internal deadlines if necessary to ensure all work is completed timely. Please note that the use of ChatGBT or any other AI type platform is strictly prohibited when performing the scope of services contained herein
