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Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office
Governor Beshear Appoints Member to Motor Vehicle Commission
FRANKFORT, KY– Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Frank E. Austin to serve as a member of the Motor Vehicle Commission. He represents citizens at-large.
Austin is a retired budget analyst and currently works as an instructor for the Suspension Truancy Off-site Program (STOP) with Jefferson County Public Schools. He and his wife, Linda, live in Louisville.
This appointment replaces Tommy S. Gandolfo, who has resigned. Austin shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term ending July 1, 2008.
The Motor Vehicle Commission consists of 12 members, 11 of whom are appointed by the governor. The commission is responsible for regulating the licensing and conduct of motor vehicle dealers, sales people, manufacturers, distributors and their representatives within the commonwealth.
The commission also provides protection of consumers’ rights by investigating complaints about dealerships and issuing administrative citations to dealers who fail to comply with the laws governing motor vehicle sales.
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