Sec. 4. Duties. Resolved: That the commission shall invite the participation of experts and interested parties, gather information and request necessary data from public and private entities to examine and recommend any changes to current laws governing the sentencing, registration, release and placement of sex offenders.

In conducting its study, the commission shall:

1. Define and establish minimum standards for notification and guidelines concerning notification of sex offenders to the public;

2. Examine matters concerning the management of offenders, including the risk assessment that is currently used to assess offenders upon release, the necessity of prerelease discharge plans and the benefits of treatment while in corrections facilities; and

3. Examine issues regarding registration, including the current time period allowed offenders before they must register with local law enforcement agencies.

The commission's study may include any other issues the commission determines appropriate; and be it further

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 the legislative per diem, as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2, and reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred for their attendance at authorized 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. Funding. Resolved: That the commission may seek and accept outside funds to advance its work. Prompt notice of solicitation and acceptance of funds must be sent to the