NEWS INFORMATION

PUB COMMISSIONER APPOINTED

ALAMEDA, Calif., September 10, 2003 - The City Council of the City of Alameda, California, has confirmed the appointment of Mr. A. Charles Bangert as a Commissioner on the Public Utilities Board.

Previously, Mr. Bangert served in a variety of engineering, regulatory, and management positions in the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, most recently as Director of Business Planning. During his tenure, he was elected President of the Bay Area Engineering Council, held offices in the American Institute of Industrial Engineers, and was the company's representative on the California Business Roundtable. He has over 30 years of utility experience.

In addition to his service on the Board, Mr. Bangert now performs as an investment manager for a variety of private clients.

He holds a baccalaureate degree in Industrial Engineering/Operations Research from the University of California at Berkeley.

Also serving as Commissioners on the Board are President Karin Lucas, Vice President Ann L. McCormick, Commissioner Sebastian M. Baldassarre, and City Manager James M. Flint.

The five commissioner Board oversees City owned Alameda Power & Telecom and is responsible for setting policies and approving major expenditures. It is the obligation of the Board and Alameda Power & Telecom staff to ensure the supply of reliable electric power and telecommunications services to Alameda customers at the lowest possible cost while maintaining a sound financial position. Meetings are held regularly on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, City Hall, and are open to the public.