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30-A ME Rev Stat § 6101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 229: MUNICIPAL FINANCE BOARD|30-A §6101. Membership

 §6101. Membership The Board of Emergency Municipal Finance, established in accordance with Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 25-A, and referred to in this chapter as the "board," shall be composed of the 3 persons who hold the offices of the Commissioner of Finance, Treasurer of State and State Tax Assessor. The successor of any person to any of these offices immediately becomes a member of the board and the person who formerly held that office ceases to be such a member. The person holding the office of State Tax Assessor is the chair of the board. The members of the board shall be compensated according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379.   [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §51 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. A, §90 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§A51,C8,C10 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §A90 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 6102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 229: MUNICIPAL FINANCE BOARD|30-A §6102. Purpose

 §6102. Purpose The purpose of establishing the board is to enable municipalities that have fallen into financial difficulties to receive assistance from the State and to be reestablished on a sound financial basis and to assure the State of the collection of the taxes due from those municipalities to the State.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §2 and Pt (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 6103 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 229: MUNICIPAL FINANCE BOARD|30-A §6103. General powers; construction

 §6103. General powers; construction 1.  General powers.  All powers and duties necessary to carry out the purposes set forth in this chapter are conferred on the board.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §2 and Pt (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 2.  Liberal construction.  This chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out the intent expressed in section 6102.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §2 and Pt (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 6104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 229: MUNICIPAL FINANCE BOARD|30-A §6104. Availability of state funds for public assistance programs

 §6104. Availability of state funds for public assistance programs 1.  Application for funds.  Any municipality, which is financially unable to provide for its direct relief and work programs or its contributory share of public assistance programs of any nature, may apply to the Department of Health and Human Services for funds from the State for that purpose. The municipal officers shall apply in writing and shall send a copy of the application to the Board of Emergency Municipal Finance.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] 2.  Determination of eligibility.  When the application is received, the Department of Health and Human Services shall determine if the municipality or unorganized territory is unable to provide for its direct relief and work programs or its contributory share of public assistance programs of any nature.   [PL 2015, c. 44, §14 (AMD).] 3.  Provision of state funds.  Through the Department of Health and Human Services, the State may provide for direct relief and work programs or the necessary share for the municipality of its contributory share of public assistance programs of any nature in the municipality. No such funds may be expended until the Board of Emergency Municipal Finance takes over the municipality's affairs.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2015, c. 44, §14 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 6105 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 229: MUNICIPAL FINANCE BOARD|30-A §6105. Audit

 §6105. Audit If a municipality falls one year and 6 months behind in the payment of its taxes to the State in full or in part, or defaults on any bond issue or payment of interest due on a bond issue, or neglects to pay school and other salaries due and has received funds from the State in support of its poor, the board may:   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]1.  Audit or investigation.  Have an audit made of the financial condition of the municipality at the municipality's expense, or an investigation of the financial affairs of the municipality that will reveal whether or not its affairs are in such condition that the interest of the State and public necessity require, in the board's judgment, that its affairs be taken over and administered under this chapter; and   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 2.  Other investigation.  Make any other investigation of the affairs of that municipality that it considers wise to determine the reason for the failure to pay such taxes and indebtedness and the reason for the need for state relief of its poor.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] Whenever any municipality applies to the State under section 6104 for funds in support of its poor, the board shall have the audit and investigation provided for in this section performed.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 6106 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 229: MUNICIPAL FINANCE BOARD|30-A §6106. Board may take over local government

 §6106. Board may take over local government 1.  Board may take over local government.  If, after having made the audit or investigation provided for in section 6105, the board decides by a majority vote that the delinquency is not due to disbursements for emergency relief which could not reasonably be anticipated or to other unavoidable misfortune, the board may take over and regulate the administration of the government of the municipality and the management of the municipality's financial affairs and administer the municipality's government and financial affairs to the exclusion of or in cooperation with any other local government or governmental agency, as otherwise provided by law.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 2.  Appointment of commissioner or commissioners.  For municipalities with a population under 5,000, the board may appoint one person as commissioner. For municipalities with a population of 5,000 or over, the board may appoint 3 persons as commissioners, one of whom the board shall designate as chairman. The commissioner or commissioners shall act under the direction of the board with relation to the government and management of the governmental and financial affairs of the municipality and are responsible to the board.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 6107 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 229: MUNICIPAL FINANCE BOARD|30-A §6107. Powers and duties of commissioners

 §6107. Powers and duties of commissioners 1.  Employees; compensation; appropriation.  The commissioner or commissioners appointed under section 6106 may employ any experts, counsel and other assistants and incur any other expenses that they consider necessary, subject to the control of the board. The municipality shall:   A. Appropriate each year a sum sufficient to cover those expenses and a reasonable compensation, set by the board, for the commissioner or commissioners; and   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]B. Pay this sum upon requisition of the commissioner or commissioners.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]The commissioner or commissioners have the same right to incur expenses in anticipation of its appropriation as if it were a regular department of the municipality. If no such appropriation is made, the commissioner or commissioners may expend the amount found necessary under this section. That payment is a lawful obligation of the municipality.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 2.  Supervision of financial affairs.  The commissioner or commissioners shall supervise the municipality's financial affairs. No appropriation may be made and no debt incurred, except with the written approval or upon the written recommendation or requisition of the commissioner or commissioners. No department or officer of the municipality may expend any money or incur any liability, except with the written approval of the commissioner or commissioners. The commissioner or commissioners may from time to time authorize in writing any department or officer of the municipality to make expenditures or incur liabilities without the commissioner or commissioners' written approval until further notice. The commissioner or commissioners may make recommendations in writing to any department or officer of the municipality.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 6108 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 229: MUNICIPAL FINANCE BOARD|30-A §6108. Temporary officials

 §6108. Temporary officials 1.  Appointment by commissioners.  The commissioner or commissioners may declare the offices of auditor, treasurer, collector and assessors or any other offices in the municipality vacant temporarily and appoint successors to any of the offices to serve at the will of the commissioner or commissioners. The appointees shall receive the compensation set by the commissioner or commissioners and the former incumbents shall receive no compensation during their absence from office.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 2.  Appointment by board.  The choice of managers, officers and agents shall be and remain with the board and their compensation shall be set by the board, any other law to the contrary notwithstanding. The former incumbents shall receive no compensation during their absence from office. The board may appoint the commissioner or commissioners to serve as any official in the municipalities and fix the compensation for serving in that capacity. If the board considers it advisable, the board may appoint one officer, commissioner or agent to administer 2 or more municipalities.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 6109 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 229: MUNICIPAL FINANCE BOARD|30-A §6109. Loans and assessments

 §6109. Loans and assessments 1.  Loan; commissioners' certificates; borrowing from the State.  After having taken over the administration of government and control of the financial affairs of any municipality under section 6106, the board, through the commissioner or commissioners in charge of that municipality, may make temporary loans to the extent of the constitutional debt limit of the municipality. The commissioner or commissioners may:   A. Issue negotiable commissioners' certificates which shall be a preferred claim against the assets of the municipality operated by the commissioner or commissioners; and   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]B. Borrow from the State, if and when an amendment to the Constitution of Maine is adopted authorizing the loan, in an amount sufficient:   (1) To pay the outstanding state taxes of the municipality;   (2) To pay any expenses of the board that are allocated to the municipality; and   (3) For other lawful purposes.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]These obligations must be signed by the commissioner or commissioners and otherwise shall be issued in the same manner and form as provided by law upon the terms determined by the board, and thereby to become the valid debt of the municipality.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 2.  Commissioners' authority.  In issuing temporary commissioners' certificates or any other acts pursuant to their duties in connection with the government of any municipality, the board has the same authority as is vested in the municipal officers and shall further have the right to issue its certificates as if authorized by the vote of the inhabitants of any such municipality at a regular election called for that purpose.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 3.  Assessments and collection; statute of limitations tolled.  The board may make assessments upon the property in the municipality and may collect the same to pay deficiencies and accounts previously contracted by the municipality.   During the period of the control by the commissioner or commissioners, the statute of limitations shall not run on any obligations of the municipality.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 6110 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 229: MUNICIPAL FINANCE BOARD|30-A §6110. Duration of power of board

 §6110. Duration of power of board The board shall continue in charge of the government and financial affairs of the municipality until:   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]1.  Obligations paid.  Its taxes due the State, or loans made to pay those taxes, or expenses or obligations incurred by the commissioner or commissioners appointed under section 6106 or the board, have been paid; and   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 2.  Municipality may resume control.  In the opinion of the commissioner or commissioners or the board, the financial affairs of the municipality may be resumed under local control.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 6113 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 229: MUNICIPAL FINANCE BOARD|30-A §6113. Reporting

 §6113. Reporting Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 5, section 12005-A, the board is not required to file an annual report with the Secretary of State unless the board meets and exercises any of its powers and duties during a calendar year. In any calendar year in which the board meets and exercises any of its powers and duties, the board is subject to the provisions of Title 5, section 12005-A.   [PL 2001, c. 352, §15 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 352, §15 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 6202 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 231: FUND FOR THE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL SERVICES|30-A §6202. Fund source; nonlapsing; dedicated, special revenue account

 §6202. Fund source; nonlapsing; dedicated, special revenue account There is established the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services to assist those municipalities that collaborate with other municipalities, counties or state agencies to obtain savings in the cost of delivering local and regional governmental services. The fund consists of revenues transferred from the General Fund and any funds received as contributions from private and public sources. Eligible investment earnings credited to the assets of the fund become part of the assets of the fund. Any balance remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. The fund is a dedicated, special revenue account.   [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §8 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §8 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 6203 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 231: FUND FOR THE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL SERVICES|30-A §6203. Fund administration

 §6203. Fund administration The department shall administer the fund. The fund must be held separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts.   [PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 6204 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 231: FUND FOR THE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL SERVICES|30-A §6204. Uses of fund

 §6204. Uses of fund Except as otherwise provided by this section, the fund is available solely for grants for qualifying projects. The department may use the fund to cover its costs of administration, including contracting for services to administer the grants.   [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §9 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).]Grant funds may not be used for reimbursement of costs or expenses incurred prior to an award from the fund. A maximum of 10% of the value of grant funds available during any year may be awarded for planning grants.   [PL 2007, c. 662, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 662, §4 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §9 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 6205 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 231: FUND FOR THE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL SERVICES|30-A §6205. Eligibility; intergovernmental cooperation

 §6205. Eligibility; intergovernmental cooperation In accordance with the request for proposals issued by the department under section 6209, an eligible applicant may apply for a planning grant, a capital grant or a cooperative services grant from the fund. In order to be eligible for a planning grant, a capital grant or a cooperative services grant, an eligible applicant must demonstrate in its application that the project for which it seeks a grant will be undertaken in cooperation with one or more municipalities, counties or regional government subdivisions.   [PL 2017, c. 313, §4 (AMD).]An eligible applicant may contract with nongovernmental organizations and individuals for the purpose of carrying out projects supported by the fund.   [PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).]In applying for a cooperative services grant or a capital grant, an eligible applicant must specify the type of qualifying project for which assistance is sought and how the project will reduce demand for property tax revenues.   [PL 2017, c. 313, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 313, §4 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 6206 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES|Subpart 9: FISCAL MATTERS|Chapter 231: FUND FOR THE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL SERVICES|30-A §6206. Local match

 §6206. Local match The department may not require an eligible applicant to provide matching funds to be eligible for a cooperative services grant and may not give preference or priority to an eligible applicant whose proposal provides matching funds.   [PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW).]The department may require an eligible applicant to provide matching funds for a capital grant if suggested by the review panel during consultation required under section 6208, subsection 1.   [PL 2017, c. 313, §5 (NEW).]The department shall require an eligible applicant to provide matching funds for a planning grant in an amount not less than the total grant award requested.   [PL 2007, c. 662, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 266, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 662, §5 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 313, §5 (AMD).