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3 ME Rev Stat § 42 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION OF THE LEGISLATURE|Subchapter 3: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|3 §42. Clerk and assistant clerk; salaries and duties

 §42. Clerk and assistant clerk; salaries and duties The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall perform the usual duties of the clerk's office during the session of the Legislature and index the house journal. In the months of November and December next preceding the convening of the regular sessions of the Legislature, the clerk shall keep open the clerk's office each Wednesday and Thursday for the convenience of the public and members-elect of the Legislature. The clerk shall perform the services required by sections 41 and 43.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §16 (AMD).]The Assistant Clerk of the House of Representatives is entitled to receive a salary as provided by law and shall work under the direction of the clerk.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §16 (AMD).]All fees, charges, emoluments and other receipts of whatever nature that may be payable to the Clerk of the House of Representatives, the Assistant Clerk of the House of Representatives, or any employee thereof, excepting their lawful salaries and expenses properly payable to them, must be credited to the General Fund, and no Clerk of the House of Representatives, Assistant Clerk of the House of Representatives or employee may directly or indirectly receive a private benefit or gain from the sale or distribution of any material, information or reports from the records of such Clerk of the House of Representatives.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §16 (AMD).]The Speaker of the House of Representatives may authorize the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Assistant Clerk of the House of Representatives to serve on a full-time basis when the Legislature is not in regular or special session.   [PL 1983, c. 32, Pt. I, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 167 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 393, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 475, §2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 3, §2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 10, §3 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 14, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 604, §§4-6 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 564, §§8-11 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 396, §§4-6 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 316, §§N4-N6 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 702, §§X9,X10 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 32, §§I-2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 475, §16 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 43 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION OF THE LEGISLATURE|Subchapter 3: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|3 §43. Records; amendments

 §43. Records; amendments The Clerk or Assistant Clerk of any House of Representatives shall amend, according to the fact, the journal of said House of Representatives, whenever empowered or required by authority of the same, or of any subsequent house.
3 ME Rev Stat § 44 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION OF THE LEGISLATURE|Subchapter 3: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|3 §44. Floor leaders; term limitation

 §44. Floor leaders; term limitation A person may not serve in the House of Representatives for more than 3 consecutive legislative bienniums in each of the following offices: party floor leader, assistant party floor leader or whip. Service in such capacity before December 2, 1992 or service as a party floor leader or assistant party floor leader in the Senate is not included in the calculation of years served.   [PL 1993, c. 411, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 411, §3 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 411, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 411, §3 (AFF).
3 ME Rev Stat § 161 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §161. Legislative Council

 §161. Legislative Council 1.  Establishment; membership.  The Legislative Council, consisting of 10 members, 5 of whom are members of the Senate and 5 of whom are members of the House of Representatives, is established. The members of the Legislative Council are:   A. The President of the Senate;   [PL 2015, c. 102, §1 (NEW).]B. The Speaker of the House of Representatives; and   [PL 2015, c. 102, §1 (NEW).]C. The majority and minority leaders and assistant leaders of the 2 political parties with the greatest number of members in each body.   [PL 2015, c. 102, §1 (NEW).]Only a person who holds an office specified in paragraph A, B or C may be a member of the Legislative Council and is a member only during the term of the Legislature in which that office is held. The Legislative Council shall elect a chair from within its own membership.   The Legislative Council shall exercise such powers and duties as may be delegated by law or by rule of the Legislature. Any action by the Legislative Council requires the affirmative votes of a majority of the members.   The Legislative Council shall meet at least once monthly when the Legislature is not in session, unless the chair determines that a meeting is not necessary, and at such other times as the membership or the chair determines necessary.   [PL 2015, c. 102, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 425, §§2-B (AMD). PL 1973, c. 590, §3 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 127, §5 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 102, §1 (RPR).
3 ME Rev Stat § 162-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §162-A. Salaries subject to adjustment by Legislative Council

 §162-A. Salaries subject to adjustment by Legislative Council Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the salaries of the following legislative officials are at the salary ranges indicated in this section. Except as provided below, at the time of initial appointment the salary of each of these officials may be set at Step A or Step B, but no higher than Step B, of their respective ranges, except that any employees of the office of the Secretary of the Senate or the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives at the time of initial appointment must have their salary set at a step within their respective salary range so that no loss of gross pay is experienced by those employees. The Legislative Council may adjust the salary of each official by one step for each year of continuous service after the initial appointment to office.   [PL 1993, c. 6, Pt. J, §1 (AMD).]The salary ranges shall be those established by the Legislative Council for legislative staff. No other state salary may be paid to these officials.   [PL 1987, c. 349, Pt. K, §1 (NEW).]1.  Range 14.  The salaries of the following state officials and employees shall be within salary range 14: Secretary of the Senate; andClerk of the House of Representatives.  [PL 1987, c. 349, Pt. K, §1 (RPR).] 2.  Range 9.   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. FF, §1 (RP).] 3.  Range 86.   [PL 1983, c. 862, §4 (RP).] 4.  Range 88.   [PL 1983, c. 862, §4 (RP).] 5.  Range 89.   [PL 1983, c. 862, §4 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 702, §X11 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 853, §A§3-5 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 862, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 349, §K1 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 769, §A2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 6, §J1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 707, §FF1 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 162-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §162-B. Salaries of constitutional officers

 §162-B. Salaries of constitutional officers Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the salaries of the following state officials shall be at the salary ranges indicated in this section. At the time of initial appointment, the salary of the Secretary of State and the Treasurer of State shall be set at the Step C of the official's respective range. At the time of initial appointment, the salaries of the Attorney General and the State Auditor shall be set at Step E of their salary ranges. The Legislative Council may adjust the salary of each official by one step for each year of continuous service after the initial appointment to office.   [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §§7,22 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 600, Pt. B, §§9, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. D, §§14, 15 (AMD).]The salary ranges shall be as provided by law for confidential employees who take the salary increase option instead of state payment of retirement contribution. No other state salary may be paid. These officials are not eligible for state payment of employee retirement contributions.   [PL 1983, c. 862, §§5, 6 (NEW).]1.  Range 88.  The salary of the following state officials and employees shall be within salary range 88, but shall not be less than Step C in that range:   A. Secretary of State; and   [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §§7,22 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 600, Pt. B, §§9, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. D, §§14, 15 (AMD).]B. Treasurer of State.   [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §§7,22 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 600, Pt. B, §§9, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. D, §§14, 15 (AMD).][PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §§7,22 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 600, Pt. B, §§9, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. D, §§14, 15 (AMD).] 2.  Range 89.  The salary of the State Auditor shall be within salary range 89, but shall not be less than Step E in that range.   [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §§7,22 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 600, Pt. B, §§9, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. D, §§14, 15 (AMD).] 3.  Range 91.  The salary of the Attorney General shall be within salary range 91, but shall not be less than Step E in that range.   [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §§7,22 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 600, Pt. B, §§9, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. D, §§14, 15 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 862, §§5,6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §§O7,22 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 596, §C8 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 824, §§B13,14 (AFF).
3 ME Rev Stat § 164 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §164. Director of Legislative Research; functions and duties (REPEALED)

 §164. Director of Legislative Research; functions and duties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 8, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 480, §4 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 46 (AMD). P&SL 1973, c. 220, §4 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 590, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 788, §4 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 396, §7 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 2, §4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 501, §B6 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 166 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §166. Director of Legislative Assistants (REPEALED)

 §166. Director of Legislative Assistants (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 590, §9 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 770, §7 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 2, §5 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 501, §B7 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 167 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §167. Legislative Finance Officer; duties (REPEALED)

 §167. Legislative Finance Officer; duties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY P&SL 1973, c. 220, §5 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 590, §10 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 406 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §A9 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 2, §6 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 501, §B8 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 168 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §168. Staff assistants to legislative leadership

 §168. Staff assistants to legislative leadership The President of the Senate, the Majority and Minority Floor Leaders of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Majority and Minority Floor Leaders of the House of Representatives each have the authority to appoint, at each legislative leader's discretion, a personal staff assistant, or more than one assistant if their aggregate salary does not exceed that of the single personal staff assistant, when the Legislature is in session and at such other times as might be necessary, with the approval of the Legislative Council.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §20 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 590, §11 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 623, §§3-A (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §8 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 564, §§11-A (AMD). PL 1983, c. 32, §H (AMD). PL 2019, c. 475, §20 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 168-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §168-A. Legislative Youth Advisory Council (REPEALED)

 §168-A. Legislative Youth Advisory Council (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 439, §PPPP1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 439, §PPPP4 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 20, §§F2,3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 481, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2005, c. 414, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 616, §§A1,B1-4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 679, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 623, §1 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 168-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §168-B. Legislative Youth Advisory Council (REPEALED)

 §168-B. Legislative Youth Advisory Council (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 623, §2 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 491, §1 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 169 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §169. Constituent Service Officer; functions and duties (REPEALED)

 §169. Constituent Service Officer; functions and duties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 590, §12 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 501, §B9 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 170 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §170. Partisan employees; restricted activities

 §170. Partisan employees; restricted activities Partisan legislative employees who assume active roles in campaigns shall either limit their activities to evenings and weekends or take leave to pursue these activities if they occur during the Legislature's regular business day, which is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This includes fund raising for campaign efforts as well as other activities that are directly related to election or reelection efforts.   [PL 1995, c. 100, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 100, §1 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 170-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §170-A. Use of legislative equipment and resources

 §170-A. Use of legislative equipment and resources Legislative employees are prohibited from at any time using the computer system, telephones, copying machines and other legislative equipment for work related to campaigns.   [PL 1995, c. 100, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 100, §1 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 170-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §170-B. Required training regarding harassment

 §170-B. Required training regarding harassment All Legislators, legislative staff, lobbyists and lobbyist associates shall attend and complete a course of in-person education and training regarding harassment, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment and racial harassment, at the beginning of each regular session of the Legislature. The Legislative Council shall develop and implement this course of education and training. For the purpose of this section, "lobbyist" and "lobbyist associate" have the same meanings as in section 312‑A, subsections 10 and 10‑A, respectively.   [PL 2019, c. 587, §2 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 587, §18 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 443, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 41, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 587, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 587, §18 (AFF).
3 ME Rev Stat § 171 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 2: LAW AND LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY|3 §171. Declaration of policy

 §171. Declaration of policy The Legislature declares that it is the policy of the State to provide a law and legislative reference library adequate to the informational needs of the Legislature, other branches of State Government and the citizens of Maine.   [PL 1971, c. 480, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 480, §1 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 172 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 2: LAW AND LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY|3 §172. State Law Librarian (REPEALED)

 §172. State Law Librarian (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 480, §1 (NEW). P&SL 1973, c. 220, §6 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 590, §13 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §9 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 172-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 2: LAW AND LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY|3 §172-A. State Law Library; administration

 §172-A. State Law Library; administration The Executive Director of the Legislative Council shall assign, direct and supervise, subject to the control of the council, the activities of the State law and legislative reference library.   [PL 1985, c. 501, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 501, §B10 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 173 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 2: LAW AND LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY|3 §173. State Law Library; services

 §173. State Law Library; services The State Law Library shall provide the following services:   [PL 1985, c. 501, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).]1.  Legislative reference service.  Provide a comprehensive reference service on legislative problems for all members of the Legislature and its committees, equally and impartially, and to the limits of its staff and facilities. Such reference services shall be available also to public officials and to citizens generally.   Collect, index and make available in the most suitable form information relative to governmental subjects which will aid the Legislature, other public officials and citizens to perform their duties in an enlightened manner.   [PL 1971, c. 480, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Law library.  Provide a law library for the use of all agencies of State Government, the judiciary, attorneys and citizens of Maine.   [PL 1985, c. 501, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).] 3.  Distribution, sale and exchange of law books.  Copies of the Revised Statutes, supplements to the Revised Statutes and session laws must be delivered by the printer to the State Law Librarian for distribution and sale in accordance with prices, policies and procedures established by the Legislative Council. All proceeds from such sales must be deposited to the credit of the General Fund.   A.   Copies must be sent, on an exchange basis, to the Library of Congress, secretary of the Maine State Bar Association, the Supreme Court Library of Canada and to each state or territorial library in the United States.   One copy of the laws passed by each session of the Legislature must be given to each Member of the Legislature, the Secretary of the Senate, the Assistant Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House and the Assistant Clerk of the House.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §21 (AMD).]B. [PL 1985, c. 501, Pt. B, §11 (RP).] C. [PL 1985, c. 501, Pt. B, §11 (RP).] The State Law Librarian may, in the librarian's discretion, sell surplus copies of volumes entrusted to the librarian or use them for exchange purposes to increase the usefulness of the library. Proceeds from all sales must be deposited to the credit of the General Fund.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §21 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 480, §1 (NEW). P&SL 1975, c. 147, §H1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §§12-14 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 506, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 48, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 501, §B11 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 475, §21 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 174 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL|Subchapter 2: LAW AND LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY|3 §174. Administrative provisions (REPEALED)

 §174. Administrative provisions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 480, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 770, §10 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 396, §8 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 2, §7 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 501, §B12 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 221 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS|Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE|3 §221. Title

 §221. Title This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission Act."   [PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 222 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS|Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE|3 §222. Policy and purpose

 §222. Policy and purpose The Legislature finds that there exists between Maine and its neighboring Canadian Provinces of New Brunswick, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, a broad range of shared experience, cultural traditions, social and economic conditions and common goals, including shared recognition of the urgent need to strengthen human services, to effectively use and conserve our natural resources and to pursue economic development within a framework of responsible environmental regulation.   [PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]The Legislature further finds that Maine enjoys with these provinces an increasing level of cooperation, commerce and other interaction as the opportunity and need for this interaction are increasingly recognized by both public and private officials.   [PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]The Legislature declares that it attaches the highest importance to the pursuit of common goals and to the further strengthening of relations in all areas between Maine and the Canadian Provinces.   [PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]The Legislature further declares that one of the best ways of pursuing these common goals and of strengthening these relations is to encourage understanding and cooperation between itself and the legislative bodies of the Canadian Provinces and thus between the citizens of Maine and those of the Provinces of Canada.   [PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 223 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS|Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE|3 §223. Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office

 §223. Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office There is established a Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office which shall be concerned with strengthening all areas of regional cooperation between the Legislature of Maine and the legislative bodies of Maine's neighboring Canadian Provinces, and with encouraging economic, cultural and educational exchange between Maine and these provinces. The Speaker of the House is authorized to exercise day-to-day supervision over the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office until such time as otherwise provided for by the Legislative Council and the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission.   [PL 1987, c. 816, Pt. KK, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 816, §KK3 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 224 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS|Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE|3 §224. Director

 §224. Director The executive head of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office is the director, who is appointed by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate with the approval of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission. The director must be paid a salary fixed by the Legislative Council from sums available under section 226. The director must be able to speak the French language fluently. The director shall report to and is subject to the direction of the Legislative Council.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §22 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §22 (AMD).