News July-September 2004
News Release: August 16, 2004 | View Printable PDF Version |
Commission announces Tribal Liaison
Pat Wood, III, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
today announced the appointment of Rollie Wilson as the Commission's
first Tribal Liaison.
The Chairman commented, "I am delighted to have Rollie on board.
He has a vast knowledge of Native American issues that will be invaluable
to the Commission as well as to the public. The Commission is committed
to promoting effective relationships with Native American tribal
governments and Rollie's knowledge will ensure that we accomplish
this goal."
Mr. Wilson will be responsible for establishing effective relationships
with tribal governments before and during Commission proceedings,
ensuring that tribal concerns are timely and adequately addressed,
providing guidance to Commission staff on tribal governments and
culture, and informing tribes of Commission statutes and processes.
The Tribal Liaison will be the Commission's contact on tribal matters
associated with all areas of the Commission's jurisdiction.
Prior to joining the Commission, Mr. Wilson served as an attorney
for the Office of the Solicitor at the U.S. Department of the Interior
(DOI). He represented the DOI in hydroelectric proceedings, including
settlement negotiations, and worked closely with tribes on a multitude
of issues. Prior to that, Mr. Wilson served as Counsel to the Menominee
Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. In that position, he worked with federal
and state agencies regarding tribal natural resource issues.
Mr. Wilson received a Bachelor of Philosophy degree from Miami University
in Oxford, Ohio; a Master of Science degree in Land Resources from
the University of Wisconsin; and a Juris Doctor from the University
of Wisconsin Law School.
R-04-36
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