Sec. 3. Chair. Resolved: That the Director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency within the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management shall serve as chair; and be it further

Sec. 4. Appointments; convening of study group. 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 chair shall call and convene the first meeting of the study group; and be it further

Sec. 5. Duties. Resolved: That the study group shall:

1. Study the development of emergency alert systems for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals for all types of emergencies, including weather-related emergencies;

2. Develop recommendations for establishing or improving emergency alert systems for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals;

3. Compile and evaluate information relevant to the subject of the study;

4. Seek input and information from any state agencies with expertise relevant to the subject of the study;

5. Invite public comments and testimony during the development of its recommendation; and

6. Invite participation from any interested members of the Joint Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy; and be it further

Sec. 6. Staff assistance. Resolved: That the Maine Emergency Management Agency within the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management shall provide staff assistance to the study group. The study group may request of the Legislative Council assistance from the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis in drafting any legislation the study group proposes; and be it further