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| 6. Implement the other reforms proposed by the Task Force on | | Intergovernmental Structure, in its November 1997 Final Report, | | including, but not limited to, the creation of a county revenue | | sharing program and assistance to counties to undertake reforms | | of their charters and their provision of municipal services; and |
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| | | 7. Recommend further reforms as its findings dictate; and | | be it further |
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| | | Sec. 6. Staff assistance. Resolved: That, the Executive Department, | | State Planning Office, the Maine Municipal Association and the | | Maine County Commissioners Association shall provide necessary | | staffing services to the commission out of existing resources | | and shall contribute funds equally to pay for any agreed upon | | expenses; and be it further |
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| | | Sec. 7. Compensation. Resolved: That the legislative members of the | | commission are entitled to the legislative per diem, as | | defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2, and | | reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses related | | to their attendance at authorized 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 and, upon a demonstration | | of financial hardship, a per diem equal to the legislative per | | diem for their attendance at authorized meetings of the | | commission; and be it further |
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| | | Sec. 8. Report. Resolved: That, no later than January 15, 2004, | | the commission shall submit a report that includes its | | findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, | | for presentation 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's exceeding its approved budget. Upon request from | | the commission, the Executive Director of the Legislative | | Council shall promptly provide the commission chairs and staff | | with a |
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