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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 12: MAINE-NEW HAMPSHIRE BOUNDARY COMMISSION (REPEALED) › 5 §258. Expenses (REPEALED)

§258. Expenses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 555, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 462, §A5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 12: MAINE-NEW HAMPSHIRE BOUNDARY COMMISSION (REPEALED) › 5 §259. Implementation of chapter (REPEALED)

§259. Implementation of chapter
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 555, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 462, §A5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 12-A: MAINE-CANADA TRADE OMBUDSMAN › 5 §261. Office created

§261. Office created
The Office of the Maine-Canada Trade Ombudsman is established within the Executive Department and is autonomous from any other state agency.   [PL 2001, c. 643, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 643, §3 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 643, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 643, §3 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 12-A: MAINE-CANADA TRADE OMBUDSMAN › 5 §262. Appointment; term; compensation

§262. Appointment; term; compensation
The Governor shall appoint an ombudsman to head the Office of the Maine-Canada Trade Ombudsman, who is referred to in this chapter as the "ombudsman," subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters and confirmation by the Senate. The ombudsman must be chosen without reference to party affiliation and solely on the ground of professional competence to perform the duties of that office. The ombudsman holds office for a term of 4 years. An ombudsman may be reappointed. The compensation of the ombudsman is fixed by the Governor.   [PL 2003, c. 701, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 643, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 643, §3 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 701, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 12-A: MAINE-CANADA TRADE OMBUDSMAN › 5 §263. Duties

§263. Duties
The ombudsman has, upon consent of the Governor, the duties and powers established under the following provisions governing trade between businesses in this State and individuals, businesses and governmental entities in Canada.   [PL 2001, c. 643, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 643, §3 (AFF).]
1.  Administration.
The ombudsman shall administer the Office of the Maine-Canada Trade Ombudsman. In exercising the administration of the office, the ombudsman shall formulate policies, establish organizational and operational procedures and exercise general supervision. The ombudsman shall employ, with the approval of the Governor and subject to the Civil Service Law, those assistants as are necessary to carry out this chapter. The ombudsman shall adopt a seal for use in the official business of the office. The ombudsman has custody and control of the facilities provided for the administration of this chapter.
[PL 2001, c. 643, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 643, §3 (AFF).]
2.  Advice.
The ombudsman shall advise the Governor, the Legislature and the directors of other appropriate state departments or agencies on appropriate steps needed to coordinate state policy and state actions on commerce and other relations with individuals, businesses and governmental entities in Canada.
[PL 2001, c. 643, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 643, §3 (AFF).]
3.  Representation.
The ombudsman shall represent the State at the national level for trade matters between the United States and Canada that involve the State.
[PL 2001, c. 643, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 643, §3 (AFF).]
4.  Investigation; resolution of complaints; negotiation.
The ombudsman shall answer inquires from citizens and businesses in this State and investigate, advise and work toward resolution of complaints that arise concerning trade issues. The ombudsman may negotiate on behalf of businesses in this State, with their consent, with individuals, businesses and governmental entities of Canada to secure fair trade treatment of products and services of this State.
[PL 2001, c. 643, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 643, §3 (AFF).]
5.  Biennial report.
The ombudsman shall report biennially to the Governor and Legislature facts and recommendations related to the work and needs of the Office of the Maine-Canada Trade Ombudsman.
[PL 2001, c. 643, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 643, §3 (AFF).]
6.  Rules.
The ombudsman may adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.
[PL 2001, c. 643, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 643, §3 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 643, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 643, §3 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 13: DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §281. Department of Administrative and Financial Services; commissioner

§281. Department of Administrative and Financial Services; commissioner
The Department of Administrative and Financial Services is established as the principal fiscal department of State Government and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as are provided by law.   [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. Y, §20 (AMD).]
The department is under the supervision and control of the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs and to confirmation by the Legislature. The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.   [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. Y, §20 (AMD).]
The department shall coordinate financial planning and programming activities of departments and agencies of the State Government for review and action by the Governor, prepare and report to the Governor and to the Legislature financial data and statistics and administer under the direction of the State Liquor and Lottery Commission the laws relating to legalized alcoholic beverages within this State. The department consists of the bureaus and organizations referenced in section 947‑B, and the State Liquor and Lottery Commission.   [PL 1997, c. 373, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 490, §1 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 504, §9 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 615, §1 (RPR). PL 1973, c. 537, §3 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §51 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §A21 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 402, §A11 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §Y20 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 13: DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §282-A. Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services authorized to execute easements

§282-A. Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services authorized to execute easements
1.  Authority.
The Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services is authorized to release, grant or receive title to nonfee interests such as easements or rights-of-way in property held by state agencies over which the Department of Administrative and Financial Services has jurisdiction in accordance with the following:
A. A release of an interest in property is authorized upon the commissioner's finding that the interest no longer contributes to the value of the state property or that the release does not detract from the value of state property;   [PL 2003, c. 539, §1 (NEW).]
B. The granting of an interest in property is authorized upon the commissioner's finding that such interest does not detract from the value of state property; and   [PL 2003, c. 539, §1 (NEW).]
C. Receiving title to an interest in property is authorized upon the commissioner's finding that the value of state property is enhanced.   [PL 2003, c. 539, §1 (NEW).]
The authority granted to the commissioner under this subsection does not apply to state park lands protected by the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 23 and designated in Title 12, section 598‑A.
[PL 2003, c. 539, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Appraisal.
In order to release, grant or receive title to nonfee interests pursuant to subsection 1, the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services must have the current market value of the nonfee interest determined through an estimate of value if the value is under $1,000 or through an independent appraisal if the value exceeds $1,000.
[PL 2003, c. 539, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 539, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 13: DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §283. Organization; bureau chiefs; vacancies (REPEALED)

§283. Organization; bureau chiefs; vacancies
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 615, §3 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 592, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 620, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 322, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §§51-B (AMD). PL 1977, c. 674, §4 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 127, §24 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §§A24-29 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B15 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 402, §A13 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §Y21 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 13: DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §283-A. State Liquor and Lottery Commission

§283-A. State Liquor and Lottery Commission
1.  Commission.
The State Liquor and Lottery Commission, established in Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 14, consists of 5 members who must be residents of this State. Members are appointed by the Governor and are subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over legal and veterans affairs and to confirmation by the Legislature. No more than 3 members of the commission may be members of the same political party.
[PL 1997, c. 373, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Chair.
The commission shall elect a chair from among its members.
[PL 1997, c. 373, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Eligibility of members.
A person is not eligible for appointment as a member of the commission or as an employee of the commission if that person:
A. Has any official, professional or other connection with or owns any stock in a corporation interested either directly or indirectly in the manufacture or sale of liquor; or   [PL 1997, c. 373, §2 (NEW).]
B. Has been convicted or adjudicated guilty of violating any state or federal law regulating the manufacture, sale or transportation of liquor.   [PL 1997, c. 373, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 373, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Terms; vacancies.
Members of the commission serve 3-year terms. Vacancies must be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
[PL 1997, c. 373, §2 (NEW).]
5.  Meetings.
The commission shall meet at the call of the chair and at least once each month with the Director of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations.
[PL 1997, c. 373, §2 (NEW).]
6.  Quorum.
An action of the commission is not binding unless taken at a meeting at which at least 3 of the 5 members are present and vote in favor of the action.
[PL 1997, c. 373, §2 (NEW).]
7.  Compensation.
Members of the commission are entitled to compensation as provided in chapter 379. Members may not be compensated for more than 25 meetings per year, except for the chair who may be compensated for up to 30 meetings per year.
[PL 1997, c. 373, §2 (NEW).]
8.  Removal.
A member of the commission may be removed by the Governor on the address of both branches of the Legislature or by impeachment.
[PL 1997, c. 373, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 373, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 13: DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §284. Division of Financial and Personnel Services

§284. Division of Financial and Personnel Services
The Division of Financial and Personnel Services is established to provide assistance to the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services and to the agencies within the department in personnel matters, budgeting and financial matters, purchasing and clerical and support services, and to perform such other duties as the commissioner may designate.   [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. Y, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 819, §A2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §Y22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 13: DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES › Subchapter 2: STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM › 5 §286-A. Bureau of Human Resources' State Employee Health Dedicated Revenue Account

§286-A. Bureau of Human Resources' State Employee Health Dedicated Revenue Account
The Bureau of Human Resources' State Employee Health Dedicated Revenue Account is established to include allocations made to the bureau, funds transferred to the bureau from within the department, funds from the administration allowance provided in section 286, funds from the reserve fund provided in section 1731, funds received for special services provided to state agencies and employees and funds from operational charges levied upon state agencies. The cost of administration of the State Employee Assistance Program, the State Employee Health Program and the state employee workers' compensation unit must be funded from this account.   [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. Y, §28 (AMD).]
State agency operational charges are a per employee fee paid by each agency in the same manner as premiums for state employee health insurance. With the exception of the Legislature, the per employee fee must be paid by all state agencies that have employees who are eligible to participate in the state employee health insurance program. The State Budget Officer shall work with state agencies to budget the funds necessary for the purposes of this paragraph. The State Human Resources Officer shall recommend a fee to the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services. The officer may establish a proportional fee for agencies outside of the Executive Department to reflect those programs utilized by such agencies. The rationale for the recommended fee must be well documented and include the program costs to be met by the fee. The commissioner shall provide a final recommended fee to the Governor. The Governor shall determine the per employee fee to be included in the normal budget process.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. B, §2 (COR); RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. B, §50 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 528, §III4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §III4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §Y28 (AMD). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. B, §2 (COR). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. B, §50 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 13-A: DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES › 5 §287. Department; commissioner (REPEALED)

§287. Department; commissioner
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 497 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 615, §4 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §§52-A (AMD). PL 1987, c. 402, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 13-A: DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES › 5 §287-A. Department of Administrative and Financial Services designated as state agency to receive and distribute federal surplus property (REPEALED)

§287-A. Department of Administrative and Financial Services designated as state agency to receive and distribute federal surplus property
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 564, §§13-A (NEW). PL 1985, c. 785, §§A32,B17 (AMD). RR 1993, c. 1, §6 (COR). PL 2005, c. 386, §H1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14: STATE GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM › 5 §291. Creation

§291. Creation
There is established the State Government Internship Program, referred to in this chapter as "the program," for attracting and placing qualified undergraduate and graduate college students temporarily within the State Government, to be administered by the Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy within the University of Maine System.   [PL 1993, c. 78, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 493 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §10 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 78, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14: STATE GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM › 5 §292. Purposes

§292. Purposes
The purposes of this program are:   [PL 1967, c. 493 (NEW).]
1.  Selection.
To attract and select college students with ambition and talent for temporary internships within Maine State Government;
[PL 1967, c. 493 (NEW).]
2.  Placement.
To place each intern in a position of some responsibility where he can contribute ideas, enthusiasm and ingenuity while completing a project under the direction of a responsible state administrator;
[PL 1967, c. 493 (NEW).]
3.  Liaison.
To encourage liaison between State Government and the various institutions of higher learning located within the State;
[PL 1967, c. 493 (NEW).]
4.  Recommendations.
To formulate recommendations for improving the intern program and for attracting college graduates with outstanding potential into permanent positions of state employment.
[PL 1967, c. 493 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 493 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14: STATE GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM › 5 §293. Internship committee (REPEALED)

§293. Internship committee
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 493 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 766, §4 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §14 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §A33 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B18 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 402, §§A16,A17 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 503, §B11 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §S1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14: STATE GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM › 5 §294. Duties of the Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy

§294. Duties of the Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy
The State Government Internship Program is administered by the Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy, referred to in this section as "the center," within the University of Maine System. The center's duties include the following.   [PL 1993, c. 78, §2 (AMD).]
1.  General supervision.
The center shall exercise general supervision over the operation of the program and shall develop and put into effect administrative guidelines for interns and state government personnel, formulate policies and establish and administer operational procedures.
[PL 1993, c. 78, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Promotion; recruitment.
The center shall disseminate widely information and application forms and otherwise publicize the program so as to attract the attention and interest of as many college students as possible and shall receive the completed application blanks of those students interested, as well as answering inquiries for further details and information.
[PL 1993, c. 78, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Participation of state agencies.
The center shall acquaint state department heads and administrators with the program and its advantages, encouraging the greatest possible participation by state departments and agencies.
[PL 1993, c. 78, §2 (AMD).]
4.  Selection.
Applications of interested students received by the center must be processed in accordance with procedures to be established by the center.
[PL 1993, c. 78, §2 (AMD).]
5.  Placement.
The center shall place students with participating agencies of State Government.
[PL 1993, c. 78, §2 (AMD).]
6.  Orientation.
The center shall arrange an orientation for interns and supervising state personnel prior to commencement of student work within a state office, and may conduct special programs during the internship to insure that students obtain a broad understanding of State Government.
[PL 1993, c. 78, §2 (AMD).]
7.  Coordination.
The center shall coordinate the activities of the interns with the various participating state agencies to the maximum advantage of the program.
[PL 1993, c. 78, §2 (AMD).]
8.  Annual report.
The center shall render an annual report by the end of each calendar year on the operation of the State Government Internship Program which is a public document. Copies of the report must be filed with the Legislature.
[PL 1993, c. 78, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 493 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §11 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 735, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 78, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14: STATE GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM › 5 §295. Conditions of employment

§295. Conditions of employment
1.  Temporary unclassified service.
Interns are considered temporary unclassified employees of the State. The employing department or agency may discharge an intern for cause with one week advance notice to the intern and the Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy. The center may reassign an intern or release the intern from the program with one week advance notice to the intern and the state agency when it is considered in the best interest of the program.
[PL 1993, c. 78, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Salary.
The Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy shall determine from time to time an appropriate minimum salary for interns, which must be paid by the participating state department or agency. The Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy may negotiate the placement of an intern within State Government, and to further the purposes of the intern program, may make funds from this chapter available to the intern.
[PL 1993, c. 78, §3 (AMD).]
3.  Internship training.
Participating state departments and agencies shall release intern personnel to participate on duty time in orientation or training activities planned by the Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy as part of the internship program.
[PL 1993, c. 78, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 493 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 78, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14: STATE GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM › 5 §296. Acceptance of gifts, bequests, grants, aid

§296. Acceptance of gifts, bequests, grants, aid
The Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy is authorized to accept gifts, bequests and endowments for purposes consistent with the objectives of this chapter, and to accept federal, private foundation and other grants and matching funds when determined to be in the best interests of the program.   [PL 1993, c. 78, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 493 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 78, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14-A: CAPITOL PLANNING COMMISSION › 5 §297. Declaration of policy

§297. Declaration of policy
The Legislature, in view of the need for effective planning to accommodate the governmental agencies of the State of Maine located in Augusta, and the possibility that a continuing increase in these needs may eventually make the construction of additional buildings and the enlargement of the state capitol grounds necessary, declares that it is the policy of the State of Maine that the development of the Capitol Area shall proceed with economy, careful planning, aesthetic consideration and with due regard to the public interests involved.   [PL 1971, c. 544, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 458, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 544, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14-A: CAPITOL PLANNING COMMISSION › 5 §299. Duties of the commission

§299. Duties of the commission
The commission shall establish and maintain a master plan for the orderly development of future state buildings and grounds in the Capitol Area of the City of Augusta, with the exception of the State House and the grounds specified in Title 3, section 902‑A. In maintaining the master plan, the commission shall take the following factors into consideration:   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]
1.  Building location and design.
The needs of the State relative to the location and general design of buildings to be constructed, parking facilities, traffic management, service approaches, park areas and landscaping, including the placement of statues, monuments, fountains and other items of decoration as may be deemed desirable for the beautification of the Capitol Area.
[PL 1967, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Ordinances and regulations.
The ordinances, plans, requirements and proposed improvements of the City of Augusta, including, but not limited to, zoning regulations, population trends, plans for highway development and the desirability of preserving the integrity and aesthetic qualities of Capitol Park.
[PL 1967, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Other factors.
Any other factors which bear upon the orderly, integrated and cooperative development by the State and the City of Augusta of property in the area of the State Capitol.
[PL 1967, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Cooperation and information exchange.
The Capitol Planning Commission, the State House and Capitol Park Commission and the Office of the Governor shall exchange information on a regular basis, at least 2 times each year, concerning the plans, proposals and activities of each organization with respect to the facilities and grounds at the seat of government. Each organization shall cooperate with the others and coordinate their efforts.
[PL 1989, c. 410, §16 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 458, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 615, §14 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 622, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 647, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 816, §EE4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 410, §§15,16 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 510, §A2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14-A: CAPITOL PLANNING COMMISSION › 5 §300. Advice and assistance to commission

§300. Advice and assistance to commission
The commission may request the assistance and advice of any state agency in the development of the master plan. Any state agency receiving such a request shall render such assistance and advice to the commission.   [PL 1975, c. 647, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 458, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 615, §14 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 647, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14-A: CAPITOL PLANNING COMMISSION › 5 §301. Cooperation with city officials

§301. Cooperation with city officials
The commission shall inform the City of Augusta of the master plan, and subsequent revisions thereof, and shall make every effort to cooperate with appropriate city officials to the end that the development efforts of the State and the City of Augusta may be integrated and proceed without friction.   [PL 1975, c. 647, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 458, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 615, §14 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 647, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14-A: CAPITOL PLANNING COMMISSION › 5 §302. Submission of plan to Legislature

§302. Submission of plan to Legislature
The commission shall submit the completed plan to the Legislature for adoption as the official state master plan for the development of state buildings and grounds in the Capitol Area. From time to time the commission may submit such additions and amendments as it deems necessary to the Legislature for adoption and inclusion in the official state master plan for the development of state buildings and grounds in the Capitol Area.   [PL 1975, c. 647, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 458, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 615, §14 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 622, §3 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 647, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14-A: CAPITOL PLANNING COMMISSION › 5 §303. Capitol Area

§303. Capitol Area
The area established and described under Title 1, section 814 for acquisition and use by the State is designated as the Capitol Area. The master plan shall be a guide for future state policy in the expansion of the State's physical plant and in the locating of state buildings and other public improvements in the Capitol Area.   [PL 1967, c. 458, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 458, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14-A: CAPITOL PLANNING COMMISSION › 5 §304. Approval of construction projects

§304. Approval of construction projects
A construction project may not be initiated in the Capitol Area for the development of state buildings and grounds following the adoption of the plan or amendments and additions thereto by the Legislature without the approval of the Legislative Council, the Bureau of General Services and the commission of the proposals and plans for the project.   [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 458, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 590, §76 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 615, §14 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 622, §4 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 788, §15 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 647, §5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14-A: CAPITOL PLANNING COMMISSION › 5 §305. Report

§305. Report
The commission shall report biennially to the Joint Standing Committee of the Legislature which is assigned jurisdiction over the subject of State Government facts and recommendations relating to the work and needs of the commission. The report shall list the construction projects initiated, completed and proposed during the next biennium in the Capitol Area since the last report. The commission shall recommend such revisions of the plan as from time to time become necessary or desirable for the orderly development of the Capitol Area.   [PL 1979, c. 598, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 458, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 615, §14 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 647, §§5-A (AMD). PL 1979, c. 598, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14-A: CAPITOL PLANNING COMMISSION › 5 §306. Contributions

§306. Contributions
The commission may accept gifts, bequests and federal funds for purposes consistent with the objectives of this chapter. Such gifts and bequests shall be used solely to carry out the purposes for which they were made.   [PL 1975, c. 647, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 458, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 615, §14 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 647, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 14-A: CAPITOL PLANNING COMMISSION › 5 §307. Interest in contracts prohibited

§307. Interest in contracts prohibited
In addition to the limitations of section 18, an employee of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services or member of the commission may not be interested directly or indirectly in any contract or contracts calling for the construction or improvements of facilities, buildings and grounds in the Capitol Area in the City of Augusta as described in Title 1, section 814.   [PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 458, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 615, §6 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 622, §5 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 734, §3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §A34 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 15: BOARD OF SANITATION, LICENSING AND INSPECTION › 5 §311. Membership and duties (REPEALED)

§311. Membership and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 83, §1 (RP). PL 1977, c. 240, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 15-A: HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF STATEHOUSE AND BLAINE HOUSE › 5 §321. Declaration of policy

§321. Declaration of policy
The Legislature, in view of the continuing importance which the State House and the Blaine House have for the people of Maine, declares that it is the policy of the State to preserve and develop the aesthetic and historical integrity of the State House and the Blaine House.   [PL 1989, c. 410, §17 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 536, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 663, §11 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 410, §17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 15-A: HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF STATEHOUSE AND BLAINE HOUSE › 5 §322. Blaine House Commission

§322. Blaine House Commission
The Blaine House Commission, as established in section 12004‑I, subsection 75‑B and referred to in this chapter as the "commission," consists of 9 voting members who are appointed and serve as described in this section.   [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Members; appointment.
The commission consists of the following members:
A. The Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission;   [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
B. The Director of the Maine State Museum;   [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
C. The Director of the Bureau of General Services;   [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
D. The Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services; and   [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
E. Five public members appointed by the Governor. The public members must have expertise in one or more of the following areas: historic preservation, interior decoration, historic architecture or landscape architecture.   [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Terms.
Each public member serves a term concurrent with the term of the Governor.
[PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Chair.
The commission shall elect a chair from among its public members.
[PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Reimbursement.
Members serve on the commission without compensation.
[PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Meetings; decisions; quorum.
The commission shall meet at least quarterly on the call of the chair. Decisions must be made by a majority of those present and voting. A quorum is a majority of the members of the commission.
[PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Rules.
The commission, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, shall adopt all rules necessary or desirable for it to carry out the functions assigned it by this chapter.
[PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 15-A: HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF STATEHOUSE AND BLAINE HOUSE › 5 §323. Approval of alterations; oversight of plans

§323. Approval of alterations; oversight of plans
The commission shall approve any architectural, aesthetic and decorative alterations to Blaine House grounds and public rooms and alterations to the structural features and architectural details of the private rooms and oversee plans to preserve and develop the aesthetic and historical integrity of the Blaine House and adjacent grounds.   [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Oversight.
The commission shall oversee the preservation of, and the development and implementation of changes guaranteeing, the aesthetic and historical integrity of the public rooms of the Blaine House and adjacent grounds and alterations to the structural features and architectural details of the private rooms of the Blaine House.
[PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Jurisdiction.
The commission has jurisdiction over the entire exterior of the Blaine House, the interior rooms used by the public and the immediate grounds. The private office and living quarters used at the discretion of the Governor by the Governor and the Governor's family are exempt from this chapter, except for alterations to structural features and architectural details.
[PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Alterations.
The Bureau of General Services may not make any architectural, aesthetic or decorative addition to, deletion from or change to any external or internal part of the Blaine House or its immediate grounds under the jurisdiction of the commission unless the commission has approved the change in writing.
[PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Research; publications.
The commission may conduct research into the Blaine House, its grounds and its residents, to guide the commission in the preservation and development of the building's aesthetic and historical integrity. The commission may publish and distribute this research to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the Blaine House.
[PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 15-A: HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF STATEHOUSE AND BLAINE HOUSE › 5 §324. Advice and assistance to commission

§324. Advice and assistance to commission
The commission may request the assistance and advice of any state agency in the administration of its duties. Any state agency receiving a request shall render any assistance and advice to the commission within reasonable means.   [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 15-A: HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF STATEHOUSE AND BLAINE HOUSE › 5 §325. Annual report to Governor and Legislature

§325. Annual report to Governor and Legislature
The commission shall report to the Governor and the Legislature annually on September 1st its accomplishments and recommendations relating to the work and needs of the commission. The commission shall list all activities and projects initiated and completed during the past year and those projects proposed during the next year that concern the preservation and development of the aesthetic and historical integrity of the Blaine House and its adjacent grounds.   [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 15-A: HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF STATEHOUSE AND BLAINE HOUSE › 5 §326. Contributions to Blaine House

§326. Contributions to Blaine House
The commission may accept gifts, bequests, loans of artifacts and federal funds for purposes consistent with the objectives of this chapter. These gifts, bequests, loans of artifacts and federal funds must be used solely to carry out the purposes for which they were intended. Gifts may include furnishings, other artifacts and any items or specimens appropriate for the grounds.   [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
All contributions, purchases and bequests of artifacts for the Blaine House and grounds must be reported in writing to the Maine State Museum Commission at least quarterly. The Maine State Museum Commission shall consider these acquisitions for inclusion in the Blaine House Historic Collection and report its decisions to the Blaine House Commission at least quarterly. For the purposes of this section, the "Blaine House Historic Collection" consists of all artifacts associated with the Blaine House and grounds that, in the judgment of the Maine State Museum Commission, are determined culturally or historically significant to the Blaine House, its inhabitants or the State.   [PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 590, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 16: ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS › 5 §350. Statement of purpose; Advisory Committee on State Telecommunications (REPEALED)

§350. Statement of purpose; Advisory Committee on State Telecommunications
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 281 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §17 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §A35 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 819, §A3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B13 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 361, §C1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 16: ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS › 5 §351. Committee membership; organization (REPEALED)

§351. Committee membership; organization
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 281 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 497, §3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §A36 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 370, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §Y29 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 361, §C2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 16: ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS › 5 §352. Duties (REPEALED)

§352. Duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 281 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 785, §A37 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 361, §C3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 17: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL INFORMATION NETWORK BOARD (REPEALED) › 5 §353. Maine Governmental Information Network Board established (REPEALED)

§353. Maine Governmental Information Network Board established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 428, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 643, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 17: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL INFORMATION NETWORK BOARD (REPEALED) › 5 §354. Board membership; term of office; organization; reimbursement (REPEALED)

§354. Board membership; term of office; organization; reimbursement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 428, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 388, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 643, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 17: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL INFORMATION NETWORK BOARD (REPEALED) › 5 §355. Powers and duties (REPEALED)

§355. Powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 428, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 643, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 17: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL INFORMATION NETWORK BOARD (REPEALED) › 5 §356. Administration (REPEALED)

§356. Administration
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 428, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 643, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 17: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL INFORMATION NETWORK BOARD (REPEALED) › 5 §357. Funding established (REPEALED)

§357. Funding established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 428, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 643, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 18: MINING EXCISE TAX TRUST FUND › 5 §451. Statement of purpose (REPEALED)

§451. Statement of purpose
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 711, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 799, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 18: MINING EXCISE TAX TRUST FUND › 5 §452. Mining Excise Tax Trust Fund

§452. Mining Excise Tax Trust Fund
There is created a separate trust fund to be known as the Mining Excise Tax Trust Fund, referred to in this chapter as the "fund," to replace the loss to the State of a nonrenewable natural resource, to protect the State's environment and to protect municipalities from any adverse impact resulting from mining of metallic minerals.   [PL 1991, c. 799, §2 (AMD).]
1.  Nonlapsing fund.
The fund may not lapse.
[PL 1991, c. 799, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Investment.
The Treasurer of State shall invest the fund in accordance with section 138.
[PL 1981, c. 711, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Principal limit.
[PL 1991, c. 799, §2 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 711, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 799, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 18: MINING EXCISE TAX TRUST FUND › 5 §453. Board of trustees (REPEALED)

§453. Board of trustees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 711, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §18 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B14 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §S2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 18: MINING EXCISE TAX TRUST FUND › 5 §453-A. Board of trustees

§453-A. Board of trustees
The Mining Excise Tax Trust Fund Board of Trustees, as established in section 12004‑G, subsection 33‑B and referred to in the chapter as the "board," consists of 5 members, at least one of whom must be a resident of the unorganized territory.   [PL 1993, c. 680, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).]
1.  Appointment.
The members of the board are appointed by the Governor and are subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation matters and to confirmation by the Legislature, except that the Governor may not appoint any members to the board until such time as funds accrue to the Mining Excise Tax Trust Fund.
[PL 1999, c. 668, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Terms.
Of the initial members one serves a term of one year, one serves a term of 2 years, one serves a term of 3 years, one serves a term of 4 years and one serves a term of 5 years. Upon the expiration of the initial terms, members are appointed to serve 5-year terms. Members may be reappointed. Members serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.
[PL 1991, c. 799, §3 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 883, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Vacancies.
A vacancy is filled for the expiration of the term to which the member has been appointed.
[PL 1991, c. 799, §3 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 883, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 799, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 883, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 349, §5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 680, §A8 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 668, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 18: MINING EXCISE TAX TRUST FUND › 5 §454. Powers and duties of the board (REPEALED)

§454. Powers and duties of the board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 711, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 799, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 1: STATE DEPARTMENTS › Chapter 18: MINING EXCISE TAX TRUST FUND › 5 §454-A. Powers and duties of board

§454-A. Powers and duties of board
1.  Authorize expenditures.
The board may authorize any expenditure of the fund. An expenditure of funds or transfer of responsibility may be made only with the concurrence of at least 3 members of the board.
[PL 1991, c. 799, §5 (NEW).]
2.  Employ staff as necessary.
The board may employ staff necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[PL 1991, c. 799, §5 (NEW).]
3.  Reinvestment of funds.
The board may direct the Treasurer of State to reinvest any portion of the income earned by the fund with the principal of the fund. Earned income that is reinvested is not considered principal of the fund under section 455, subsection 1, paragraph B.
[PL 1991, c. 799, §5 (NEW).]
4.  Expenditures from excise tax revenues.
The board is responsible for expenditures from excise tax revenues in accordance with Title 36, chapter 371. The board shall reimburse municipalities for any lost property taxes pursuant to this chapter and Title 36, chapter 371.
[PL 1991, c. 799, §5 (NEW).]
5.  Biennial report and annual plan.
Upon appointment of the board members pursuant to section 453‑A, subsection 1, the board shall prepare:
A. A biennial report to be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature. The report must include an audited financial statement of the fund and a listing of activities undertaken by the board in the preceding biennium. The report must be submitted 30 days prior to the convening of each first regular session of the Legislature; and   [PL 1991, c. 799, §5 (NEW).]
B. An annual general plan of expenditures and activities of the coming year. The general plan must be submitted to the Legislature for approval 30 days prior to the convening of each regular session.   [PL 1991, c. 799, §5 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 668, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 799, §5 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 668, §4 (AMD).