The Tribune

THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has appointed of Vincent Wallace-Whitfield as its general counsel with effect from August 1, 2012.

Mr Wallace-Whitfield joined the Public Utilities Commission, which preceded URCA, in December 2006 as senior legal counsel, and later as senior case officer, following the 2009 establishment of URCA.

In these capacities he oversaw legal affairs in support of the organisation’s policy and regulatory functions. He has additionally served on and/or advised various internal committees, including pensions, salary review and executive committees.

The general counsel is responsible for the provision of a full range of professional legal services and advice, in support of URCA’s quasi-judicial role of ensuring enforcement of the provisions of the URCA Act, the Communications Act, and other legislative instruments.

Mr Wallace-Whitfield has also served as secretary to URCA’s Board since September 2009. In this capacity, he retains responsibility for the administration of Board and Audit Committee meetings, and ensures URCA’s compliance with its governance obligations.

A former Stipendiary and Circuit Magistrate, and Acting Magistrate in various courts, including criminal and civil, and domestic courts, Mr Wallace-Whitfield is a member of the Bahamas Bar Association.

His URCA appointment is for a five-year term.