Sec. 5. Staff assistance. Resolved: That, upon approval of the Legislative Council, the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis shall provide necessary staffing services to the commission; and be it further

Sec. 6. Compensation. Resolved: That the members of the commission who are Legislators are entitled to receive the legislative per diem as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2 and reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses for attendance at meetings of the commission. Other members of the commission who are not otherwise compensated by their employers or other entities that they represent are entitled to receive reimbursement of necessary expenses incurred for their attendance at authorized meetings; and be it further

Sec. 7. Report. Resolved: That the commission shall submit its report, together with any necessary implementing legislation, to the First Regular Session of the 121st Legislature no later than December 15, 2002; and be it further

Sec. 8. Extension. Resolved: That, if the commission requires a limited extension of time to complete its study and make its report, the commission may apply to the Legislative Council, which may grant an extension.

SUMMARY

This resolve establishes the Commission to Erect a Memorial to the Victims and Heroes of the September 11, 2001 Tragedy.