Sec. 4. Appointments; convening of commission. Resolved: That all appointments must be made no later than 30 days following the effective date of this resolve. The appointing authorities shall notify the Executive Director of the Legislative Council once all appointments have been completed. Within 15 days after appointment of all members, the chairs shall call and convene the first meeting of the commission; and be it further

Sec. 5. Duties. Resolved: That the commission shall examine the following issues to determine why young people are leaving the State and why more young people are not moving to the State: employment opportunities, nightlife, educational opportunities, immigration policies, culture and the history of the State. In conducting the study, the commission shall hold 12 informational sessions in different locations throughout the State for discussions with knowledgeable persons. The commission may also:

1. Conduct, summarize and analyze the results of a literature search;

2. Conduct, tabulate and analyze the results of a survey of the public or affected persons and groups;

3. Procure and analyze other data;

4. Conduct legal research and prepare opinions on legal questions within the scope of the study; and

5. Determine and summarize the legislative actions or governmental programs undertaken in other jurisdictions related to issues within the scope of the study; and be it further

Sec. 6. 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. 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