They possess wide and varied expertise in areas vital to the understanding of competitive markets. Individually, they are experienced in economics with emphasis on antitrust, competition and market power. They are familiar with generation and transmission operations, legal issues in regulated operations, and gaming behavior in energy and other commodity markets.
Public notice is provided in advance of Market Surveillance Committee meetings. Because of the confidential nature of the information they discuss, the meetings may occasionally be closed to the public. The Committee will periodically produce written reports containing their recommendations and submit them to the ISO CEO and Governing Board. Such reports will be made available to the public subject to restrictions on confidential information.
Provide independent review of market performance and market power problems
Develop a record of structural problems and propose corrective action
Review rule changes, penalties, and sanctions