9. The following 3 representatives, appointed by the Governor:

A. A representative from an organization whose purpose it is to advance the position of women;

B. A representative from an organization that advocates for low-income people; and

C. A representative from an agency providing community economic development services;

10. The Director of the State Planning Office;

11. The Commissioner of Health and Human Services, or the commissioner's designee; and

12. The Commissioner of Labor, or the commissioner's designee; and be it further

Sec. 3. Chairs. Resolved: That the first-named Senate member is the Senate chair of the commission and the first-named House of Representatives member is the House chair of the commission; and be it further

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 study the issues surrounding liveable wages. In conducting its review, the commission shall undertake to:

1. Define what level of compensation constitutes a liveable wage;

2. Identify ways to ensure that all Maine adults earn a liveable wage;

3. Examine the efficacy of a state earned income tax credit that would enable working families to meet their basic needs;