| | Sec. 7. Compensation. Resolved: That the legislative members of the | commission are entitled to receive the legislative per diem, | as defined in Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2, and | reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses related | to their attendance at meetings of the commission. Public | members not otherwise compensated by their employers or other | entities that they represent are entitled to receive | reimbursement of necessary expenses for their attendance at | authorized meetings of the commission; and be it further |
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| | Sec. 8. Report. Resolved: That the commission shall submit a | report that includes its findings and recommendations, | including suggested legislation, to the Second Regular Session | of the 121st Legislature no later than December 3, 2003. The | commission is authorized to introduce legislation related to | its report to the Second Regular Session of the 121st | Legislature; and be it further |
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| | Sec. 9. Extension. Resolved: That, if the commission requires a | limited extension of time to complete its study and make its | report, it may apply to the Legislative Council, which may | grant an extension; and be it further |
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| | Sec. 10. Commission budget. Resolved: That the chairs of the | commission, with assistance from the commission staff, shall | administer the commission's budget. Within 10 days after its | first meeting, the commission shall present a work plan and | proposed budget to the Legislative Council for its approval. | The commission may not incur expenses that would result in the | commission exceeding its approved budget. |
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| | Upon request from the commission, the Executive Director of | the Legislative Council or the executive director's designee | shall promptly provide the commission chairs and staff with a | status report on the study budget, expenditures incurred and | paid and available funds. |
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| | Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the | preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. |
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| | This resolve establishes the Commission to Study the Scope | and Quality of Citizenship Education. |
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