20180126Avista to Staff ICNU_DR_031.docx

AVISTA CORP.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONJURISDICTION:WashingtonDATE PREPARED:10/31/2017CASE NO.:U-170970WITNESS:Mark T. ThiesREQUESTER:ICNURESPONDER:Marian DurkinTYPE:Data RequestDEPT:LegalREQUEST NO.:ICNU – 031(AVA)TELEPHONE:[phone]EMAIL:[e-mail]:
Refer to Morris, Exh. SLM-1T at 12:7:
a. Will Mr. Morris’s status change after one year, automatically, or does Hydro One need to take an affirmative action to replace Mr. Morris as CEO?
b. For involuntary removal, what action would be required, and by whom?RESPONSE:There are no plans regarding a change in Mr. Morris’ status as CEO of Avista.The Board of Directors of Avista determines who is appointed or terminated as the CEO of Avista, and per Exhibit B of the Merger Agreement, Hydro One as the Sole Shareholder must approve such action.