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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 10. COMMERCE AND TRADE
Chapter : Chapter 107-B. MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (HEADING. PL 1995, c. 648, @5 (new))
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Title 10 - §945-A. Duties
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 648, @5 (new))
§945-A. Duties
The center shall provide a base level of services without regard to membership in the center and enhanced services as the
center's board of directors may direct, to private entities, individuals, the State and to quasi-public and public entities.
The center shall encourage and assist the growth of the State's international economic activities in the following ways.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
1. Forum. The center shall provide a continuing forum for the exchange of expertise, ideas and innovations between the public and
private sectors.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
2. Education. The center shall offer quality education and technical services to businesses in the State that compete or seek to compete
in worldwide markets.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
3. Development of programs. The center shall act as a catalyst in the development and coordination of international programs.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
4. Public policy. The center shall underscore the importance of international trade as a priority of public policy and to enhance public appreciation
of the relevance of the international economy.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
5. Information. The center shall provide information necessary to transact international business and to make effective decisions concerning
international trade and policy.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
6. Infrastructure. The center shall support the development and availability of an overall infrastructure conducive to international business.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
7. Dissemination of programs. The center shall promote the development and dissemination of education, training and technical assistance programs appropriate
for foreign countries.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
8. Market opportunities. The center shall identify market opportunities and potential contracts in foreign countries that match the technologies
and expertise available in the State and coordinate and submit appropriate proposal responses.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
9. Data base. The center shall maintain an international commerce data base to assist in making program decisions.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 648,
§5
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 10 - §945-B. Members of center
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 648, @5 (new))
§945-B. Members of center
Members of the center are individuals and organizations that pay dues to the center or are state agencies as specified in
subsection 1. Memberships may be set at different levels. Members shall elect 7 members to the board of directors of the
center pursuant to section 945-C.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
1. Members. Members are the private individuals, partnerships, firms, corporations, governmental entities and other organizations who
pay dues to the center. For the purposes of this chapter, members may include, but are not limited to, municipal and county
government, councils of government, local and area development corporations, regional planning commissions, development districts,
state agencies, higher educational facilities, including the components of the University of Maine System, the Maine Maritime
Academy, private colleges and postsecondary schools and community colleges, and other public or quasi-public entities. The
following 8 public organizations are granted membership by virtue of the State's contribution to the organization, are exempt
from dues requirements and each is entitled to designate one individual to exercise its voting right: the Department of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Resources, the State Planning Office, the Finance Authority of Maine, the Department of Labor, the Department
of Conservation, the Department of Marine Resources, the Department of Economic and Community Development and the Department
of Transportation.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new); 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (amd); §4 (aff).]
2. Voting rights. All members have a vote in the affairs of the center as set forth in the bylaws of the center, except that when the member
is an organization and not an individual the governing body of that organization shall designate the individual who is to
exercise the voting right.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 648,
§5
(NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 20,
§OO2
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 20,
§OO4
(AFF).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 10 - §945-C. Board of directors and officers
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 648, @5 (new))
§945-C. Board of directors and officers
The Board of Directors of the Maine International Trade Center, referred to in this chapter as the "board of directors," consists
of 7 directors elected from the membership and 5 directors appointed by the Governor. Each director is entitled to one vote.
Board members' terms must be staggered as determined in the bylaws of the center.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
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The state representative of the United States Department of Commerce and the state representative of the United States Small
Business Administration may serve as nonvoting ex officio directors.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
1. Elected directors. The members shall elect 7 directors from among the center's dues-paying membership.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
2. Governor-selected directors. The Governor shall select 5 directors, one of whom must be the International Trade Director at the Department of Economic
and Community Development. The other 4 directors must have international business or professional experience.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
3. Chair; vice-chair; treasurer. The board of directors shall elect the chair and the vice-chair of the board of directors and the treasurer of the center
from among the directors.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
4. President. The International Trade Director at the Department of Economic and Community Development shall serve as the president of
the center upon confirmation by a majority of the board of directors. Once every 2 years, the Governor shall submit the International
Trade Director's name to the board of directors for reappointment. Reappointment is subject to confirmation by a majority
of the board of directors.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
5. Duties of president. The president shall:
A. Serve as the liaison between the board of directors and the center;
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
B. Manage the center's programs and services;
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
C. Ensure that the center's programs reflect the policy and management decisions as described in the strategic plan for the
State concerning international trade;
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
D. Coordinate all services to continually meet the needs of the center as described in the strategic plan for the State;
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
E. Play a leadership role in coordinating, facilitating and helping to prioritize both the short-term and long-term recommendations
of this strategic plan;
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
F. Serve as the State's diplomat, providing leadership in the area of international trade and advocating within the State and
abroad on behalf of the State's international trade community; and
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
G. Perform such other duties as the board considers appropriate.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 648,
§5
(NEW).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 10 - §945-D. General powers
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 648, @5 (new))
§945-D. General powers
The center may:
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
1. Suit. Sue or be sued in its own name;
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
2. Application for and receipt of funds. Apply for and receive funds from any private source or governmental entity, whether by grant, donation, loan or any other
manner;
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
3. Economic development services; fees. Employ a staff and provide services to public or private entities to assist their efforts in the development of international
trade in the State and to charge such fees for these services as it determines appropriate;
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
4. Real and personal property. Purchase, receive, hold, lease, acquire by foreclosure, operate, manage, license, sell, convey, transfer or grant real and
personal property, together with those rights and privileges that may be incidental and appurtenant to the real and personal
property and the use of the real and personal property, including, but not limited to, any real or personal property acquired
by the center from time to time in the satisfaction of debts or enforcement of obligations;
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
5. Expenditures and obligations regarding real and personal property. Make all expenditures and incur any obligations reasonably required in the exercise of sound business principles to secure
possession of, preserve, maintain, insure and improve real and personal property or interests in real and personal property
acquired by the center;
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
6. Securities. Acquire, subscribe for, own, hold, sell, assign, transfer, mortgage or pledge the stock, shares, bonds, debentures, notes
or other securities and evidences of interest in or indebtedness of any person, firm, corporation, joint stock company, partnership,
association or trust and, while the owner or holder thereof, exercise all the rights, powers and privileges of ownership,
including the right to vote thereon;
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
7. Encumbrance of property. Mortgage, pledge or otherwise encumber any property right or thing of value acquired pursuant to the powers contained in
subsection 4, 5 or 6 as security for the payment of any part of the purchase price of the property right or thing of value;
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
8. Contracts and liabilities. Make contracts, including contracts for services, and incur liabilities for any of the purposes authorized in those contracts;
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
9. Debt. Borrow money for any of the purposes authorized in this chapter; incur debt, including the power to issue its bonds, debentures,
notes or other evidences of indebtedness, whether secured or unsecured; and secure the same by mortgage, pledge, deed of trust
or other lien on its property, rights and privileges of every kind and nature, or any part thereof or interest therein; and
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
10. Cooperation with agencies and organizations. Cooperate with governmental agencies and the University of Maine System; and cooperate, assist and encourage organizations,
local or regional, private or public, in the communities of the State in the promotion, assistance and development of international
trade in those communities and the State.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 648,
§5
(NEW).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 10 - §945-E. Adoption of bylaws
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 648, @5 (new))
§945-E. Adoption of bylaws
The center shall adopt bylaws consistent with this chapter for the governance of its affairs and has the general powers accorded
corporations under Title 13-C, section 302. The center shall take all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the lawful
purposes of the center under this chapter.
[RR 2001, c. 2, Pt. B, §24 (cor); §58 (aff).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 648,
§5
(NEW).
RR 2001,
Ch. 2,
§B24
(COR).
RR 2001,
Ch. 2,
§B58
(AFF).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 10 - §945-F. Limitation of powers
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 648, @5 (new))
§945-F. Limitation of powers
The center may not enter into contracts, obligations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the State or any of its agencies,
nor may it have the power of eminent domain or any other power not provided to business corporations generally. Bonds, notes
and other evidences of indebtedness of the center may not in any way be a debt or liability of the State or constitute a pledge
of the faith and credit of the State.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 648,
§5
(NEW).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 10 - §945-G. Liability of officers, directors and employees
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 648, @5 (new))
§945-G. Liability of officers, directors and employees
All officers, directors, employees and other agents of the center entrusted with the custody of the securities of the center
or authorized to disburse the funds of the center must be bonded, either by a blanket bond or by individual bonds, with a
surety bond or bonds with a minimum limitation of $100,000 coverage for each person covered by the surety bond, conditioned
upon the faithful performance of duties, the premiums for which are paid out of the assets of the center.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 648,
§5
(NEW).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 10 - §945-H. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 648, @5 (new))
§945-H. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees
Officers, directors or employees of the center or their spouses or dependent children may not receive any direct personal
benefit from the activities of the center in assisting any private entity. This section does not prohibit corporations or
other entities with which officers or directors are associated by reason of ownership or employment from participating in
international trade activities of the center or receiving services offered by the center as long as the ownership or employment
is made known to the board of directors and, if applicable, the officers or directors abstain from voting on matters relating
to that participation. This section does not apply to members who are not officers or directors of the center.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 648,
§5
(NEW).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 10 - §945-I. Donations to State
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 648, @5 (new))
§945-I. Donations to State
The State, through the Governor, may accept donations, bequests, devises, grants or other interests of any nature on behalf
of the center and transfer those funds, property or other interests to the center.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 648,
§5
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 10 - §945-J. Confidential records
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 648, @5 (new))
§945-J. Confidential records
The following records are confidential and are not open to public inspection.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
1. Proprietary information. Information provided to or developed by the center and included in a business or marketing plan is confidential so long
as the person to whom the information belongs or pertains requests that it be designated as confidential and if, when made
available, the information would allow a person to obtain a business or competitive advantage over another person or would
result in significant detriment to the person to whom the information belongs and when the information is not otherwise available
in the public domain.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
2. Tax or financial information. Any financial statement, supporting data or tax return of any person is confidential.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
3. Credit assessment. Any record obtained by the center that contains an assessment of the credit worthiness, credit rating or financial condition
of any person is confidential.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
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This section does not prohibit the disclosure of information that is otherwise available in the public domain.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 648,
§5
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 10 - §945-K. Annual report; audit
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 648, @5 (new))
§945-K. Annual report; audit
The center shall provide an annual report and an independent audit of its activities to the Governor, the joint standing committee
of the Legislature having jurisdiction over economic development matters and the members of the center.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 648,
§5
(NEW).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 10 - §945-L. General conditions; dissolution
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 648, @5 (new))
§945-L. General conditions; dissolution
The center shall operate as a nonprofit organization consistent with its composition and broad public purposes. The following
conditions apply to the operation or dissolution of the center.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
1. Net earnings of center. No part of the net earnings of the center may inure to the benefit of any member, officer, director or employee, except
that the center may pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and otherwise hold, manage and dispose of its property
for the purposes of the center.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
2. Dissolution of center. Upon dissolution of the center, the members shall transfer all unexpended General Fund appropriations to the State before
paying or making provision for the payment of all other liabilities of the center.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 648,
§5
(NEW).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 10 - §945-M. Liberal construction
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 648, @5 (new))
§945-M. Liberal construction
This chapter may be construed liberally to effect the intent and purposes of the center for an improved and enhanced international
trade development effort in the State and may not be construed as a limitation of powers.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 648,
§5
(NEW).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 10 - §945. Establishment
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 648, @5 (new))
§945. Establishment
The Maine International Trade Center, referred to in this chapter as the "center," is established to enhance the competitive
advantage of state businesses desiring to compete in the international market. The center provides a source of leadership,
coordination and a shared vision for international trade development in the State. The purpose of the center, through its
cooperative public and private board, is to refine, revise and implement the State's international strategic plan by providing
and enhancing services in coordination with the economic development activities of the private sector, community and regional
agencies and State Government.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
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The center is a private nonprofit corporation with a public purpose and the exercise by the center of the powers conferred
by this chapter is held to be an essential governmental function.
[1995, c. 648, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 648,
§5
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
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