USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 03. LEGISLATURE
Chapter : Chapter 10. MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS (HEADING. PL 1977, c. 605, @1 (new); PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (rpr))
Title 3 - §221. Title
Title 3: LEGISLATURE
Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS (HEADING: PL 1977, c. 605, @1 (new); PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (rpr))
Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE (HEADING: PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (new))
§221. Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission Act."
[P.L. 1977, c. 605, § 1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1977,
Ch. 605,
§1
(NEW).
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Title 3 - §222. Policy and purpose
Title 3: LEGISLATURE
Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS (HEADING: PL 1977, c. 605, @1 (new); PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (rpr))
Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE (HEADING: PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (new))
§222. Policy and purpose
The Legislature finds that there exists between Maine and its neighboring Canadian Provinces of New Brunswick, Quebec, Nova
Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, a broad range of shared experience, cultural traditions, social and economic
conditions and common goals, including shared recognition of the urgent need to strengthen human services, to effectively
use and conserve our natural resources and to pursue economic development within a framework of responsible environmental
regulation.
[P.L. 1977, c. 605, § 1 (new).]
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The Legislature further finds that Maine enjoys with these provinces an increasing level of cooperation, commerce and other
interaction as the opportunity and need for this interaction are increasingly recognized by both public and private officials.
[P.L. 1977, c. 605, § 1 (new).]
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The Legislature declares that it attaches the highest importance to the pursuit of common goals and to the further strengthening
of relations in all areas between Maine and the Canadian Provinces.
[P.L. 1977, c. 605, § 1 (new).]
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The Legislature further declares that one of the best ways of pursuing these common goals and of strengthening these relations
is to encourage understanding and cooperation between itself and the legislative bodies of the Canadian Provinces and thus
between the citizens of Maine and those of the Provinces of Canada.
[P.L. 1977, c. 605, § 1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1977,
Ch. 605,
§1
(NEW).
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Title 3 - §223. Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office
Title 3: LEGISLATURE
Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS (HEADING: PL 1977, c. 605, @1 (new); PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (rpr))
Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE (HEADING: PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (new))
§223. Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office
There is established a Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office which shall be concerned with strengthening all areas of
regional cooperation between the Legislature of Maine and the legislative bodies of Maine's neighboring Canadian Provinces,
and with encouraging economic, cultural and educational exchange between Maine and these provinces. The Speaker of the House
is authorized to exercise day-to-day supervision over the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office until such time as otherwise
provided for by the Legislative Council and the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission.
[1987, c. 816, Pt. KK, §3 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1977,
Ch. 605,
§1
(NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 816,
§KK3
(AMD).
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Title 3 - §224. Director
Title 3: LEGISLATURE
Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS (HEADING: PL 1977, c. 605, @1 (new); PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (rpr))
Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE (HEADING: PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (new))
§224. Director
The executive head of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office shall be the director, who shall be appointed by the
Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate with the approval of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission.
The director shall be paid a salary fixed by the Legislative Council from sums available under section 226. The director shall
be able to speak the French language fluently. He shall report to and be subject to the direction of the Legislative Council.
[P.L. 1977, c. 605, § 1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1977,
Ch. 605,
§1
(NEW).
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Title 3 - §225. Director; powers and duties
Title 3: LEGISLATURE
Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS (HEADING: PL 1977, c. 605, @1 (new); PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (rpr))
Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE (HEADING: PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (new))
§225. Director; powers and duties
The Director of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office shall:
[1977, c. 605, § 1 (new).]
1. Recommend ways to strengthen regional cooperation. Recommend to the Legislature methods of strengthening all areas of regional cooperation with Canada;
[1977, c. 605, § 1 (new).]
2. Study and evaluate existing activities. Study and evaluate existing activities in the State on both the governmental and private levels involving cooperation with
Canada, and particularly with the Provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island;
[1977, c. 605, § 1 (new).]
3. Determine new areas for cooperation. Determine new areas for fruitful regional cooperation, with particular attention to the potential for social betterment,
economic growth, improved natural resource utilization and management and the enhancement of the environment;
[1977, c. 605, § 1 (new).]
4. Encourage exchanges. Encourage and assist economic, governmental, cultural and educational exchanges and other modes of improved contact with
Canada;
[1977, c. 605, § 1 (new).]
5. Disseminate information.
[1987, c. 884, Pt. C, §1 (rp).]
6. Administer certain funds. Administer those funds which may be available to it for the purposes of assisting in the development of improved relations
and cooperation both between Maine and Canada, especially between the Legislature of Maine and the legislative bodies of Canada.
The director shall administer the funds and pay the necessary expenses for the New England and Eastern Canada Legislative
Commission.
[1985, c. 775, § 2 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1977,
Ch. 605,
§1
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 775,
§2
(AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 884,
§C1
(AMD).
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Title 3 - §226. Funds
Title 3: LEGISLATURE
Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS (HEADING: PL 1977, c. 605, @1 (new); PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (rpr))
Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE (HEADING: PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (new))
§226. Funds
Funds from the Federal Government, state appropriation, or from any individual, group, foundation, corporation or other private
source may be accepted by the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office and expended for purposes consistent with this chapter.
[P.L. 1977, c. 605, § 1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1977,
Ch. 605,
§1
(NEW).
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Title 3 - §227. Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission
Title 3: LEGISLATURE
Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS (HEADING: PL 1977, c. 605, @1 (new); PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (rpr))
Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE (HEADING: PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (new))
§227. Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission
The Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission, as authorized by Title 5, section 12004-K, subsection 10, shall consist
of 8 members, all of whom shall be citizens of this State. The Speaker of the House shall appoint 4 members, 2 for a term
of one year and 2 who must be members of the House of Representatives who shall each hold office from the date of appointment
until the term of election to the Legislature expires. The President of the Senate shall appoint 4 members, 2 for a term of
one year and 2 who must be Senators who shall each hold office from the date of appointment until the term of election to
the Legislature expires. At least one member appointed by the President of the Senate and one member appointed by the Speaker
of the House shall be fluent in the French language. In the event of the death or resignation of any member, the vacancy shall
be filled for the remainder of the term in the same manner as the original appointment.
[RR 1991, c. 1, §1 (cor).]
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Members shall be compensated as provided in Title 5, chapter 379. Four members shall constitute a quorum. The commission shall
designate one of its members as chairman.
[1983, c. 812, §5 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1977,
Ch. 605,
§1
(NEW).
PL 1983,
Ch. 812,
§5
(AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 775,
§3
(AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 809,
§
(AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 402,
§A215
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 503,
§B3
(AMD).
RR 1991,
Ch. 1,
§1
(COR).
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Title 3 - §228. Duties; meetings
Title 3: LEGISLATURE
Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS (HEADING: PL 1977, c. 605, @1 (new); PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (rpr))
Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE (HEADING: PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (new))
§228. Duties; meetings
The commission shall advise the director in the carrying out of his powers and duties, shall assist him in encouraging increased
cooperation between Maine and Canada, and especially between the Legislature of Maine and the legislative bodies of Canada
and shall assist him in encouraging economic, cultural and educational exchanges between Maine and the Canadian Provinces.
The commission shall meet at least 4 times in each year with the director and at such other times on the call of the chairman,
at the request of the director or at the request of any member, as shall be necessary to carry out the duties outlined in
this section.
[P.L. 1977, c. 605, § 1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1977,
Ch. 605,
§1
(NEW).
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Title 3 - §231. Commission
Title 3: LEGISLATURE
Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS (HEADING: PL 1977, c. 605, @1 (new); PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (rpr))
Subchapter 2: NEW ENGLAND AND EASTERN CANADA LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1985, c. 775, @4 (new))
§231. Commission
1. Commission. The New England and Eastern Canada Legislative Commission, as established by Title 5, section 12004-K, subsection 11, and
in this chapter called the "commission," shall consist of 4 members from Maine, together with the same number of members appointed
according to the laws of each of the other member jurisdictions.
[1989, c. 503, Pt. B, §4 (amd).]
2. Membership. The members of the commission from Maine shall be the 2 Senators and the 2 members of the House of Representatives who are
appointed to the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission pursuant to section 227.
[1985, c. 775, § 4 (new).]
3. Term. Each member of the commission from Maine shall hold office from the date of his appointment until the term of his election
to the Legislature expires.
[1985, c. 775, § 4 (new).]
4. Compensation. Members of the commission from Maine shall be compensated in accordance with Title 5, chapter 379.
[1985, c. 775, §4 (new).]
5. Chairmen. The members of the commission from Maine shall, by majority vote, select the cochairman or chairmen who shall, together
with a cochairman selected by the members of the commission from the other member jurisdictions, preside over the commission.
[1985, c. 775, § 4 (new).]
6. Meetings. The commission shall meet at such times and places as are mutually agreed upon by the cochairmen.
[1985, c. 775, § 4 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 775,
§4
(NEW).
PL 1989,
Ch. 503,
§B4
(AMD).
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Title 3 - §232. Powers and duties
Title 3: LEGISLATURE
Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS (HEADING: PL 1977, c. 605, @1 (new); PL 1985, c. 775, @1 (rpr))
Subchapter 2: NEW ENGLAND AND EASTERN CANADA LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1985, c. 775, @4 (new))
§232. Powers and duties
The commission has the following powers and duties:
[1985, c. 775, § 4 (new).]
1. Facilitate relations. To recommend to the Legislature of Maine and the legislative bodies of other member jurisdictions methods of facilitating
relations and strengthening regional cooperation between the member jurisdictions;
[1985, c. 775, § 4 (new).]
2. Exchanges. To encourage economic, cultural and educational exchanges between the member jurisdictions;
[1985, c. 775, § 4 (new).]
3. Legislative conference. To host the New England and Eastern Canada Legislative Conference and to select the site for that conference; and
[1985, c. 775, § 4 (new).]
4. Mutual interest. To identify mutual interests shared by the member jurisdictions and to recommend methods of fostering those mutual interests.
[1985, c. 775, § 4 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 775,
§4
(NEW).
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