An Act To Amend the Charter of the Lucerne-in-Maine Village Corporation

Emergency preamble. Whereas,  acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas,  this legislation makes changes to the qualifications for membership on the Board of Overseers of the Lucerne-in-Maine Village Corporation; and

Whereas,  the Board of Overseers of the Lucerne-in-Maine Village Corporation holds its meeting in the summer and the changes made by this legislation may not take effect before the date of the meeting if this legislation is not enacted as an emergency; and

Whereas,  in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Sec. 1. P&SL 1927, c. 43, §7-A, first ¶,  as enacted by P&SL 1983, c. 42, §7, is amended to read:

Sec. 7-A. Officers; adoption of bylaws; officers to be sworn; treasurer to give bond; budget committee established. The officers of the corporation shall be are a board of 3 overseers, a treasurer, a clerk and such other officers as the bylaws of the corporation may require. The Board of Overseers, when elected as provided below in this section, shall forthwith proceed to appoint a treasurer , and a clerk to serve at their pleasure the pleasure of the board. Any nonresident officers shall be permanent residents of an area included within a radius of 25 miles of the fire station at Lucerne-in-Maine. Officers shall serve until their successors have been are sworn and duly qualified.

Sec. 2. P&SL 1927, c. 43, §7-A, 4th ¶,  as enacted by P&SL 1983, c. 42, §7, is repealed.

Sec. 3. P&SL 1927, c. 43, §7-A, 5th ¶,  as amended by P&SL 1997, c. 24, §1, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

Commencing at any summer meeting in 2012 and for each year thereafter, any legal voter of the village corporation may be elected for a 3-year term as an overseer. A person may run for the office of overseer for as many terms as that person is nominated. When a seat becomes vacant, the Board of Overseers shall hold an election for that seat, establishing a term that ensures that one seat expires each calendar year. If an overseer resigns from office prior to the summer meeting, the remaining members of the Board of Overseers shall appoint an overseer to fill the position until the next summer meeting. At the first Board of Overseers' meeting following each summer meeting, the board shall choose a chair for the ensuing year.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.