The MLGW Board of Commissioners Thursday unanimously elected Commissioners V. Lynn Evans and William Taylor as chairman and vice chairman, respectively, for 2008-2009.

Evans, who previously served as vice-chairman, assumed the chairmanship, a two-year term, from Commissioner Rick Masson, whom Evans lauded for his leadership.

About her election, Evans said: “I’m excited about the possibilities and the opportunities we’ll meet together in the years to come. Our goal will be to remain focused on reliable service delivery in a cost-effective manner with an emphasis on safety and fairness for all employees.”

The next board meeting is scheduled for Jan. 17 at 1:30 p.m. in MLGW Administration Building. The President’s Briefing has been incorporated into the regular meeting. Board meetings are open to the public.

MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 420,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County. A 2007 survey of large metropolitan areas showed that MLGW has the sixth lowest combined rates in the nation.