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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 4-A: KNOX COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE › 30-A §751. Knox County budget committee

§751. Knox County budget committee
In Knox County, there is established a budget committee to carry out the purposes of this article. As used in this article, "county commissioners" means the county commissioners of Knox County.   [PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW).]
1.  Membership.
The budget committee consists of 9 members who are elected from districts defined in section 757 and as provided in this subsection. Each committee member serves a 4-year term.
A. Budget committee members must be elected on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November in each even-numbered year beginning in 1994. Each term begins on the first day of the fiscal year following the election.   [PL 2007, c. 663, §6 (AMD).]
B. Nominations for the office of budget committee member must be nonpartisan and be made by petition in accordance with Title 21‑A, chapter 5, subchapter II, except that candidates need not verify by oath or affirmation that they are not enrolled in a party and the number of signatures of voters must be at least 25 and not more than 40 on a nomination petition for a candidate in each district subdivision. The election must be conducted and the results determined as provided for in the election of county commissioners in section 61. Costs for reproduction and distribution of ballots must be paid by Knox County.   [PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW).]
C. The budget committee shall elect annually a chair from among its members.   [PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW).]
D. A vacancy occurring on the budget committee must be filled by the committee, subject to confirmation by a majority of the county commissioners, for the balance of the unexpired term. The person appointed to fill the vacant office must be from the same district or unorganized territory as the person vacating the office.   [PL 2005, c. 105, §1 (AMD).]
E. Members serve without compensation.   [PL 1993, c. 345, §1 (AMD).]
F. The county budget committee shall review the itemized estimated budget prepared by the county commissioners, prepare a proposed budget and after a public hearing approve a final budget.   [PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 663, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 548, §C4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 345, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 105, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 663, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 4-A: KNOX COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE › 30-A §752. Budget committee organization

§752. Budget committee organization
The budget committee shall conduct its meetings in public at county buildings. The county commissioners shall direct the county clerk to call an organizational meeting of the budget committee no later than 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. The county commissioners shall provide the committee with necessary clerical assistance, office expenses and suitable meeting space, as well as access to county files and information. The budget committee shall select from among its members a chair, vice-chair and secretary. The budget committee shall adopt its own rules or procedures and bylaws.   [PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 4-A: KNOX COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE › 30-A §754. Budget amendments

§754. Budget amendments
The approved final budget governs the expenditures of the county during the fiscal year. Expenses may not be incurred in excess of those shown in the approved final budget. The budget may be revised if the county commissioners prepare and submit a proposed budget amendment to the budget committee for approval. The amended budget becomes effective only after the budget committee has approved the amendment. A report of an approval of a budget amendment must be transmitted to the State Auditor within 15 days of that approval by the budget committee.   [PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 4-A: KNOX COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE › 30-A §755. Filing of county budget

§755. Filing of county budget
A copy of the approved final budget and subsequent budget amendments must be filed on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor with the State Auditor who shall retain them for 3 years.   [PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 4-A: KNOX COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE › 30-A §756. Initial budget committee selection; process (REPEALED)

§756. Initial budget committee selection; process
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 548, §C5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 345, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 4-A: KNOX COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE › 30-A §757. Budget committee membership districts

§757. Budget committee membership districts
1.  Redistricting process.
The county commissioners shall review the districts established in subsection 2 and, if changes are necessary, prepare a redistricting plan for county budget committee seats by June 1, 2031 and every 10 years thereafter. The county commissioners shall submit any redistricting plan to the Secretary of State within 5 days of adoption. If redistricting is required, the Secretary of State shall immediately transmit the redistricting plan to the Legislature for review and enactment.
[PL 2021, c. 573, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Budget committee districts.
Budget committee members must be elected from districts as provided in this subsection.
A. District 1 consists of Isle au Haut, Matinicus Isle Plantation, North Haven, St. George, Friendship and the unorganized territory of Criehaven and elects one member. The initial term for District 1 expires on December 31, 2016.   [PL 2017, c. 248, §8 (AMD).]
B. District 2 consists of South Thomaston, Vinalhaven and Owls Head and elects one member. The initial term for District 2 expires on December 31, 2014.   [PL 2013, c. 481, §2 (RPR).]
C. District 3 consists of Rockland and elects 2 members at large. The initial term for District 3 expires on December 31, 2016.   [PL 2013, c. 481, §2 (RPR).]
D. District 4 consists of Camden and elects one member. The initial term for District 4 expires on December 31, 2014.   [PL 2013, c. 481, §2 (RPR).]
E. District 5 consists of Rockport and Hope and elects one member. The initial term for District 5 expires on December 31, 2016.   [PL 2013, c. 481, §2 (RPR).]
F. District 6 consists of Appleton, Union and Washington and elects one member. The initial term for District 6 expires on December 31, 2014.   [PL 2013, c. 481, §2 (RPR).]
G. District 7 consists of Warren and elects one member. The initial term for District 7 expires on December 31, 2016.   [PL 2013, c. 481, §2 (RPR).]
H. District 8 consists of Thomaston and Cushing and elects one member. The initial term for District 8 expires on December 31, 2014.   [PL 2013, c. 481, §2 (RPR).]
[PL 2017, c. 248, §8 (AMD).]
3.  District 3.
[PL 1993, c. 345, §5 (RP).]
4.  District 4.
[PL 1993, c. 345, §5 (RP).]
5.  District 5.
[PL 1993, c. 345, §5 (RP).]
6.  District 6.
[PL 1993, c. 345, §5 (RP).]
7.  District 7.
[PL 1993, c. 345, §5 (RP).]
8.  District 8.
[PL 1993, c. 345, §5 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 257 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 548, §C6 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 345, §5 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 565, §1 (RPR). PL 2013, c. 481, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 248, §8 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 573, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 4-B: HANCOCK COUNTY BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE › 30-A §761. Budget; appropriations; approval

§761. Budget; appropriations; approval
Notwithstanding sections 2, 701 and 702, in Hancock County the county commissioners may appropriate money, according to a budget, which must be approved by a majority of the county commissioners.   [PL 1991, c. 749, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 749, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 4-B: HANCOCK COUNTY BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE › 30-A §762. Interim budget

§762. Interim budget
If the budget is not approved before the start of a fiscal year, the county shall operate on an interim budget, which may not exceed 80% of the previous year's budget, until a budget is finally adopted.   [PL 1991, c. 749, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 749, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 4-B: HANCOCK COUNTY BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE › 30-A §764. Public hearing

§764. Public hearing
The Hancock County commissioners shall hold a public hearing on the budget estimate at least 90 days before the end of the county's fiscal year and an informational meeting on the advisory committee's budget estimates at least 30 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. Written notice and a copy of the estimates must be sent or delivered to each member of the county legislative delegation in accordance with section 701, subsection 3 at least 10 days before the informational meeting on the annual budget.   [PL 2023, c. 87, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 749, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 83, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 663, §8 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 87, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 4-B: HANCOCK COUNTY BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE › 30-A §765. Budget estimate; submission to advisory committee

§765. Budget estimate; submission to advisory committee
The Hancock County commissioners shall submit a budget estimate to the budget advisory committee no later than 90 days before the end of the county's fiscal year for the coming year. The budget advisory committee shall review the budget estimate and make recommendations to the commissioners at least 45 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. In order to deviate from any recommendation made by a recorded 2/3 majority vote of the full membership of the budget advisory committee, the county commissioners must unanimously approve that change. The county commissioners shall act on the budget no later than 15 days before the end of the county's fiscal year.   [PL 2007, c. 663, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 749, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 227, §2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 147, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 663, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 4-B: HANCOCK COUNTY BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE › 30-A §766. Final budget estimates; filing

§766. Final budget estimates; filing
A copy of the final budget estimates must be filed, on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor, with the State Auditor, who shall retain them for 3 years.   [PL 1991, c. 749, §1 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 749, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 5: KENNEBEC COUNTY BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE › 30-A §771. Definitions (REPEALED)

§771. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§A12,C10 (RP). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 5: KENNEBEC COUNTY BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE › 30-A §772. Kennebec County Budget Advisory Committee (REPEALED)

§772. Kennebec County Budget Advisory Committee
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§A12,C10 (RP). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 5: KENNEBEC COUNTY BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE › 30-A §773. Budget advisory committee organization (REPEALED)

§773. Budget advisory committee organization
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§A12,C10 (RP). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 5: KENNEBEC COUNTY BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE › 30-A §774. Budget procedures (REPEALED)

§774. Budget procedures
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§A12,C10 (RP). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 5: KENNEBEC COUNTY BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE › 30-A §775. Budget amendments (REPEALED)

§775. Budget amendments
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§A12,C10 (RP). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 5: KENNEBEC COUNTY BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE › 30-A §776. Filing of county budget (REPEALED)

§776. Filing of county budget
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§A12,C10 (RP). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 5: KENNEBEC COUNTY BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE › 30-A §777. Repeal (REPEALED)

§777. Repeal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§A12,C10 (RP). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 5-A: LINCOLN COUNTY BUDGET › 30-A §791. Budget; appropriations; approval

§791. Budget; appropriations; approval
Notwithstanding sections 2, 701 and 702, in Lincoln County the county commissioners may appropriate money, according to a budget, which must be approved by a majority of the county commissioners.   [PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 5-A: LINCOLN COUNTY BUDGET › 30-A §792. Interim budget

§792. Interim budget
If the budget is not approved before the start of a fiscal year, until a budget is finally adopted, the county shall operate on an interim budget which may not exceed 80% of the previous year's budget.   [PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 5-A: LINCOLN COUNTY BUDGET › 30-A §793. Advisory committee

§793. Advisory committee
There is established a Lincoln County Budget Advisory Committee as provided in this section.   [PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW).]
1.  Municipal officers; election; term.
The municipal officers from each county commissioner district shall choose the budget committee members by the following procedure.
A. No later than 100 days before the end of the county's fiscal year, the county commissioners shall notify all municipal officers in the county to caucus by county commissioner districts at a specified date, time and place for the purpose of electing at least one municipal officer from each district as a member of the county budget committee except, in 1990, at least 3 municipal officers must be selected from each district. The county commissioner shall serve as nonvoting moderator for that district caucus. Nominations must be received from the floor. The nominee receiving the most votes is approved as a budget committee member except, in 1990, each caucus shall elect 3 members. The names of those elected by the caucus must be recorded and forwarded to the county commissioners.   [PL 2007, c. 663, §10 (AMD).]
B. Budget committee members serve 3-year terms except, in 1990, one member from each district must be elected for a one-year term, one for a 2-year term and one for a 3-year term. If a budget committee member ceases to be a municipal officer during the term of membership, the committee member vacates membership and the next district caucus shall elect a qualified municipal officer to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.   [PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 663, §10 (AMD).]
2.  Legislative member.
The Lincoln County legislative delegation shall annually select one member of the delegation who resides in Lincoln County to serve on the budget committee.
[PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW).]
3.  Chair.
The budget committee shall annually select one of its members to chair the committee.
[PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 663, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 5-A: LINCOLN COUNTY BUDGET › 30-A §794. Public hearing

§794. Public hearing
The Lincoln County commissioners shall hold one or more public hearings on the budget estimate no later than 90 days before the end of the county's fiscal year and an informational meeting, in conjunction with the advisory committee, with the Lincoln County legislative delegation no later than 30 days before the end of the county's fiscal year.   [PL 2007, c. 663, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 663, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 5-A: LINCOLN COUNTY BUDGET › 30-A §795. Budget estimate; submission to advisory committee

§795. Budget estimate; submission to advisory committee
The Lincoln County commissioners shall submit a budget estimate to the advisory committee no later than 90 days before the end of the county's fiscal year for the coming year. The advisory committee shall review the budget estimate and make recommendations to the commissioners no later than 45 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. The county commissioners shall act on the budget in a timely fashion and, in any event, not later than 15 days before the end of the county's fiscal year.   [PL 2007, c. 663, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 663, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 5-A: LINCOLN COUNTY BUDGET › 30-A §796. Final budget estimates; filing

§796. Final budget estimates; filing
A copy of the final budget estimates shall be filed, on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor, with the State Auditor, who shall retain them for 3 years.   [PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 5-A: LINCOLN COUNTY BUDGET › 30-A §797. Repeal (REPEALED)

§797. Repeal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 718 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 749, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 6: PISCATAQUIS COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE › 30-A §821. Purpose

§821. Purpose
The purpose of this article is to establish in Piscataquis County a method of appropriating money for county expenditures, including expenditures for municipal services in the unorganized territory, according to a budget, which must be reviewed by a budget committee. This article amends the statutory method in sections 701 and 702 by creating a committee with authority to review the budget and make recommendations to the county commissioners. The county commissioners have the authority to approve the budget. This article applies only to Piscataquis County.   [PL 1995, c. 520, §1 (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). PL 1995, c. 520, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 6: PISCATAQUIS COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE › 30-A §822. Definitions

§822. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [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.  County commissioners.
"County commissioners" means the elected county commissioners of Piscataquis County.
[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.  Municipal officials.
"Municipal officials" may include the mayor, aldermen, councillors or manager of a city, the members of the select board, councillors or manager of a town and the assessors of a plantation located in Piscataquis County.
[PL 2021, c. 275, §16 (AMD).]
3.  Municipal officers.
"Municipal officers" means the elected mayor, aldermen or councillors of a city, the members of the select board or councillors of a town and the assessors of a plantation located in Piscataquis County.
[PL 2021, c. 275, §17 (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). PL 2021, c. 275, §§16, 17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 6: PISCATAQUIS COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE › 30-A §823. Piscataquis County Budget Committee

§823. Piscataquis County Budget Committee
In Piscataquis County there is established the Piscataquis County Budget Committee to carry out the purposes of this article.   [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.  Membership.
The budget committee consists of 9 members, 3 members from each commissioner district selected at least 90 days before the end of the fiscal year as provided for in this section and in a manner established by the county commissioners.
A. Of the 3 members from each commissioner district, one must be a municipal official and one must be a representative of the general public. All 3 members must be appointed by the county commissioners.
The county commissioners shall appoint one member who is a resident of the unorganized territories as a member of the committee and may appoint up to one additional resident of the unorganized territories to be a member of the committee.   [PL 2021, c. 55, §1 (AMD).]
B. It is the responsibility of the county budget committee to review the budget and estimates, including the budget for municipal services in the unorganized territory prepared by the county commissioners, and to make recommendations concerning the budget and estimates.   [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).]
C. The term of office is as follows:
(1) The member who is a municipal officer, appointed by the county commissioners, has an initial term of one year;
(2) The member who is a representative of the general public, appointed by the county commissioners, has an initial term of 2 years; and
(3) The 3rd member has an initial term of 3 years.
The terms of the respective members increase by one year at the time of reappointment, except the 3-year term, which becomes a one-year term.   [PL 2021, c. 55, §1 (AMD).]
D. A vacancy occurring on the budget committee must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term. The person appointed to fill the vacant office must have the same qualifications as the person vacating the office.   [PL 2021, c. 55, §1 (AMD).]
E. Members serve without compensation.   [PL 2021, c. 55, §1 (AMD).]
[PL 2021, c. 55, §1 (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). PL 2021, c. 55, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 6: PISCATAQUIS COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE › 30-A §824. Budget committee organization

§824. Budget committee organization
The budget committee shall conduct its meetings in public at the county courthouse. The county commissioners shall direct the county clerk to call an organizational meeting of the budget committee within 15 days after the county budget has been prepared by the county commissioners. The county commissioners shall provide the committee with necessary clerical assistance, office expenses and suitable meeting space, as well as access to county files and information. The budget committee shall select its own chairman, vice-chairman and secretary. The budget committee shall adopt its own rules or procedures and bylaws.   [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).
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§826. Budget amendments
The approved budget shall govern the expenditures of the county during the fiscal year. No expenses may be incurred in excess of those shown in the approved budget, but the budget may be from time to time revised by the preparation of a proposed amended budget by the county commissioners. This proposed amended budget must be submitted to the county budget committee for review. Any recommendations by this committee must be submitted within 10 calendar days. The amended budget takes effect when approved by the county commissioners. A report of the approval of an amended budget must be transmitted by the county commissioners to the State Auditor within 15 days of that approval.   [PL 1995, c. 520, §4 (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). PL 1995, c. 520, §4 (AMD).
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§827. Filing of county budget
A copy of the final budget and subsequent amendments shall be filed, on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor, with the State Auditor, who shall retain them for 3 years.   [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 2013, c. 16, §10 (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 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 1: COUNTIES › Chapter 3: COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCES › Subchapter 1: TAX ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET PROCESS › Article 6-A: YORK COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE › 30-A §831. Committee established

§831. Committee established
There is established the York County Budget Committee, referred to in this article as the "budget committee," to carry out the purposes of this article. As used in this article, "county commissioners" means the county commissioners of York County and "county" means York County.   [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).
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§832. Membership
The budget committee consists of 15 voting members and one nonvoting member selected as follows.   [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Municipal and public representatives.
No later than 100 days before the end of the county's fiscal year, elected municipal officials within each commissioner district shall caucus and elect representatives to the budget committee from that district for terms as provided in paragraph A. There must be 3 members from each commissioner district, 2 of whom are elected municipal officials and one of whom is a public representative. No more than one member may represent the same municipality at a time.
A. Members shall serve for 3-year terms, except that initially each district caucus shall select one member for a one-year term, one member for a 2-year term and one member for a 3-year term. If a committee member ceases to be a municipal officer or official during the term of membership, the committee member shall resign the membership and the next district caucus shall elect a qualified municipal officer or official to fill the membership for the remainder of the unexpired term.   [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 663, §14 (AMD).]
2.  Legislative member.
No later than 100 days before the end of the county's fiscal year, the York County legislative delegation shall elect one of the delegation's members to serve as a nonvoting member on the budget committee.
[PL 2007, c. 663, §14 (AMD).]
3.  Committee chair.
The budget committee shall select its own chair each year.
[PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 663, §14 (AMD).
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§833. Budget procedures
1.  Budget procedures.
The county commissioners shall submit itemized finance estimates in the form of a budget to the budget committee no later than 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year.
[PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Budget review process.
The budget committee shall review the itemized estimated budget prepared by the county commissioners, together with any supplementary material prepared by the head of each county department or provided by any independent board or institution or another governmental agency. The budget committee shall prepare a proposed budget and may increase, decrease or alter the estimated budget as long as:
A. The budget committee enters into its minutes an explanation for any suggested change in the estimated expenditures and revenues as initially presented by the county commissioners; and   [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
B. In the proposed budget, the total estimated revenues, together with the amount of county tax to be levied, equal the total estimated expenditures.   [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Public hearing.
The budget committee shall hold a public hearing in the county on the proposed budget before the end of the county's fiscal year and before the final adoption of the budget. Notice of the hearing must be given in all newspapers of general circulation within the county at least 10 days before the hearing. Written notice and a copy of the proposed budget must be sent or delivered to the clerk of each municipality in the county in accordance with section 701, subsection 3. The municipal clerk shall notify the municipal officials of the proposed budget.
[PL 2023, c. 87, §8 (AMD).]
4.  Adoption of budget; tax levy.
After the public hearing is completed, the budget committee shall adopt a final budget and transmit that budget to the county commissioners.
A. The budget adopted by the budget committee may be changed only by a majority vote of the county commissioners and a majority vote of all elected members of the budget committee. Those actions are final and are not subject to further action by either the county commissioners or the budget committee.   [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
B. The budget adopted and changed under this subsection is the final authorization for the assessment of county taxes and the county tax authorized is apportioned and collected in accordance with section 706.   [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 87, §8 (AMD).
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§834. Interim budget
If the budget is not approved before the start of a fiscal year, until a budget is finally adopted, the county shall operate on an interim budget which may not exceed 80% of the previous year's budget.   [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).
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§835. Filing of final budget
The budget committee shall file a copy of the final budget with the State Auditor on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor. The State Auditor shall retain the forms for 3 years.   [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).
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§836. Review
The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters may review the operation of the budget committee before February 1, 1997 and, if it determines necessary, introduce legislation to amend or repeal this article. If the committee fails to act, this article continues in effect.   [PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 623, §1 (NEW).
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§851. Purpose
The purpose of this article is to establish in Waldo County a method of appropriating money for county expenditures, according to a budget, which must first receive approval of a budget committee. This article amends the statutory method in sections 2, 701 and 702 by transferring the authority of the Waldo County legislative delegation and the Legislature to approve the Waldo County budget to a committee comprised of Waldo County and municipal officials. This article applies only to Waldo County.   [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).
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§852. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.   [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.  County commissioners.
"County commissioners" means the county commissioners of Waldo County.
[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.  Municipal officers.
"Municipal officers" means the mayor, councillors or members of the select board.
[PL 2021, c. 275, §18 (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). PL 2021, c. 275, §18 (AMD).
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§854. Budget committee organization
The budget committee shall conduct its meetings in public at the county courthouse. The county commissioners shall direct the county clerk to call an organizational meeting of the budget committee no later than 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. The county commissioners shall provide the committee with necessary clerical assistance, office expenses and suitable meeting space, as well as access to county files and information. The budget committee shall adopt its own rules or procedures and bylaws.   [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).
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§856. Budget amendments
The approved budget shall govern the expenditures of the county during the fiscal year. No expenses may be incurred in excess of those shown in the approved budget, but the budget may be revised from time to time by the preparation and submission of a proposed amended budget by the county commissioners to the budget committee. The budget committee shall render, not less than 15 calendar days, except in emergencies, nor more than 30 days after the submission to it, a decision on any such revised budget. An approved revised budget shall be transmitted to the State Auditor within 15 days of the budget committee's action.   [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).
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§857. Filing of county budget
A copy of the final budget and subsequent amendments shall be filed, on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor, with the State Auditor, who shall retain them for 3 years.   [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 2013, c. 16, §10 (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 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).
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§861. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1989, c. 473 (NEW).]
1.  County commissioners.
"County commissioners" means the county commissioners of Kennebec County.
[PL 1989, c. 473 (NEW).]
2.  Municipal officers.
[PL 1991, c. 533, §2 (RP); PL 1991, c. 533, §10 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 473 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 533, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 533, §10 (AFF).
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§863. Budget committee organization
The budget committee shall organize and conduct its meetings as follows.   [PL 2001, c. 170, §3 (AMD).]
1.  Organization.
The county commissioners shall direct the county clerk to call an organizational meeting of the budget committee no later than 60 days before the end of the county's fiscal year. At the organizational meeting, the committee shall:
A. Elect a chair and a recording secretary from among its members; and   [PL 1991, c. 533, §4 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 533, §10 (AFF).]
B. Adopt rules, procedures and bylaws.   [PL 1991, c. 533, §4 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 533, §10 (AFF).]
[PL 2001, c. 170, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Meetings.
The budget committee shall determine the time and location of the budget committee meetings. The meetings must be held at times convenient for the public. The budget committee shall keep minutes and record votes for every meeting. The county clerk shall issue a public notice of a meeting no later than 7 days before the meeting is held.
[PL 2001, c. 170, §3 (AMD).]
3.  Resources.
The county commissioners shall provide the budget committee with necessary clerical assistance, office expenses and suitable meeting space, as well as access to county files and information.
[PL 2001, c. 170, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 473 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 533, §4 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 533, §10 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 170, §3 (AMD).
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§865. Budget amendments
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 473 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 533, §9 (RP). PL 1991, c. 533, §10 (AFF).
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§866. Filing of county budget
A copy of the final budget and subsequent amendments shall be filed, on forms approved by the Office of the State Auditor, with the State Auditor, who shall retain them for 3 years.   [PL 1989, c. 473 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 473 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).
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§867. Repeal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 473 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 533, §9 (RP). PL 1991, c. 533, §10 (AFF).
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§871. Budget; appropriations; approval
Notwithstanding sections 2, 701 and 702, in Franklin County the county commissioners may appropriate money, according to a budget which must be approved by a majority of the county commissioners.   [PL 1991, c. 495 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1991, c. 1, §39 (COR). PL 1991, c. 204, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 495 (NEW).
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§872. Interim budget
If the budget is not approved before the start of a fiscal year, until a budget is finally adopted, the county shall operate on an interim budget which may not exceed 80% of the previous year's budget.   [PL 1991, c. 495 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1991, c. 1, §39 (COR). PL 1991, c. 204, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 495 (NEW).