Section 3206 - Duties of Office of Consumer Advocate and Office of Small Business Advocate

(a) Office of Consumer Advocate.--The Office of Consumer Advocate shall represent the interests of consumers as a party, or otherwise participate for the purpose of representing the interests of consumers, in any matter properly before the commission relating to an authority. (b) Office of Small Business Advocate.--The Office of Small Business Advocate shall represent the interests of consumers as a party, or otherwise participate for the purpose of representing the interests of small business consumers, in any matter properly before the commission relating to an authority. (c) Authorization.--In addition to any other powers conferred upon the Office of Consumer Advocate or Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Consumer Advocate or Office of Small Business Advocate may represent an interest of consumers presented to it for consideration, in writing, by a substantial number of individuals who make, direct, use or are the recipients of a product or service provided by an authority.