Section R14-2-801. Definitions

In this Article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1.        “Affiliate,” with respect to the public utility, shall mean any other entity directly or indirectly controlling or con- trolled by, or under direct or indirect common control with, the public utility. For purposes of this definition, the term “control” (including the correlative meanings of the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”), as used with respect to any entity, shall mean the power to direct the management policies of such entity, whether through ownership of voting securities, or by contract, or otherwise.

2.        “Commission.” The Arizona Corporation Commission.

3.        “Entity.” A corporation, partnership, limited partnership, joint venture, trust, estate, or natural person.

4.        “Holding Company” or “Public Utility Holding Com- pany.” Any affiliate that controls a public utility.

5.        “Reorganize” or “Reorganization.” The acquisition or divestiture of a financial interest in an affiliate or a utility, or reconfiguration of an existing affiliate or utility’s posi- tion in the corporate structure or the merger or consolida- tion of an affiliate or a utility.

6.        “Subsidiary.” Any affiliate controlled by a utility.

7.        “System of Accounts. The accounting system or systems prescribed for utilities by the Commission.

8.        “Utility” or “Public Utility. Any Class A investor-owned public service corporation subject to the jurisdiction of the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Historical Note

Adopted effective July 30, 1992 (Supp. 92-3).