5 ME Rev Stat § 12024 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 18: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES|Chapter 379: BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS|Subchapter 3: QUASI-INDEPENDENT STATE ENTITIES|5 §12024. Proposed quasi-independent state entities

 §12024. Proposed quasi-independent state entities A joint standing committee of the Legislature that considers proposed legislation establishing a quasi-independent state entity after January 1, 2013 shall:   [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]1.  Additions to reporting entities.  Evaluate whether the proposed quasi-independent state entity should be added to the list of reporting entities in section 12021, subsection 6. The joint standing committee shall consider:   A. Whether the governmental purpose for which the proposed quasi-independent state entity is being established is funded with revenues that are derived, in whole or part, from federal or state taxes or fees;   [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]B. Whether the powers and duties of the proposed quasi-independent state entity are more than advisory as described in section 12004-I;   [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]C. Whether the proposed quasi-independent state entity's organizational and accountability structure allows the quasi-independent state entity to make significant policy and financial decisions independent of the Legislature and executive branch;   [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]D. Whether the proposed quasi-independent state entity is considered a component unit of State Government for financial reporting purposes under the standards and pronouncements issued by a governmental accounting standards board or for any purposes under Part 4; and   [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]E. Whether the proposed quasi-independent state entity will be subject to review under the State Government Evaluation Act.   [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]If the committee determines that the proposed quasi-independent state entity should be added to the list of reporting entities under section 12021, subsection 6, the committee shall include that determination in any report on the legislation; and   [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Legislative standards.  Ensure that proposed legislation that establishes a new quasi-independent state entity:   A. Provides, if applicable, for staggered terms of office for members of the governing body, with terms not to exceed 5 years;   [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]B. Requires that the governing body must be responsible for:   (1) Appointment, performance review and termination of the managing director;   (2) Establishing and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures, including those required by section 12022; and   (3) Ensuring adherence to all requirements of this chapter;   [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]C. Specifies qualifications required or desired of the managing director;   [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]D. Provides conditions under which members of the governing body and the managing director may be removed from office and establishes the process for removal;   [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]E. Identifies the joint standing committee of the Legislature with oversight over the entity and any matters that must be reviewed by that committee; and   [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]F. Contains audit and reporting requirements.   [PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 616, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).