E.__A representative of a statewide organization that represents the interests of municipal governments, appointed by the Governor; and

F.__A representative of a statewide organization that represents the interests of public school educators, appointed by the Governor.

The Governor shall appoint one of the members to serve as chair.

2.__Determination of effectiveness of increased state support for public education in reducing property tax.__Beginning in fiscal year 2006-07 and ending in fiscal year 2009-10, the committee shall meet annually on or about June 15th and, in coordination with the development of budget estimates pursuant to section 1665, determine whether the state share percentage of the total costs of essential programs and services described in Title 20-A, section 15671, subsection 7 was met in the prior fiscal year and to determine whether this level of state funding resulted in a reduction of the related local property tax commitment required to fund the costs of essential programs and services described in Title 20-A, section 15671 in the prior fiscal year.__The committee's determination must be based on consideration of the following information developed by the Department of Education regarding each municipality and the statewide aggregate for the prior fiscal year:

A.__The total state and municipal spending for public education services for kindergarten to grade 12;

B.__The total costs of the essential programs and services described in Title 20-A, section 15671;

C.__The total state appropriation for public education services for kindergarten to grade 12; and

D.__The total local property tax commitment to support the provision of public education services for kindergarten to grade 12, municipal services and the local share of the county budget apportioned pursuant to Title 30-A, section 706.

3.__Benchmarks and projected performance indicators.__In addition to the considerations set forth in subsection 2, paragraphs A to D, the committee's determination under subsection 2 must be based on consideration of the following benchmarks and