S.P. 824 - L.D. 2227
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §13090-F, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1997, c. 268, §1, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:
1. Maine Tourism Commission. The Maine Tourism Commission, established by section 12004-I, subsection 87 and referred to in this section as the "commission," shall assist and advise the Office of Tourism and Community Development to achieve its purpose under section 13090-C. The commission consists of 24 voting members appointed by the Governor as follows:
A. Three members representing the outdoor sporting interests of the State, including:
(1) One member representing a statewide organization of hunters, anglers and trappers;
(2) One member representing the interests of large landowners; and
(3) One member representing a statewide organization of licensed Maine guides;
B. Eight public members who represent their respective regions and have experience in the field or have demonstrated concern for the travel industry; and
C. Thirteen members of major tourism trade associations, including:
(1) At least one member representing a statewide organization of hotels, motels and inns;
(2) At least one member representing a statewide organization of restaurants;
(3) At least one member representing a statewide organization of campground owners;
(4) At least one member representing the retail sector in the State;
(5) At least one member representing the motorcoach industry;
(6) At least one member representing the air transportation industry;
(7) At least one member representing arts and cultural organizations; and
(8) At least one member representing a statewide organization of children's camps.
The terms of the voting members are for 4 years each. The Governor shall fill a vacancy in the membership for any unexpired term. The commissioners, directors or designees of the following state departments or offices shall serve as ex officio, nonvoting members of the commission: the department; the State Planning Office; the Department of Conservation; the Department of Transportation; the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources; the Department of Education; and the Bureau of Public Improvements. The Canadian Affairs Coordinator shall also serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the commission. A chair and vice-chair of the commission must be elected annually from the appointed membership.
Sec. 2. Staggered terms. The terms of the additional 4 members representing tourism industry interests that are added to the Maine Tourism Commission under this Act are as follows:
1. For the first appointed member, the term is 4 years;
2. For the 2nd appointed member, the term is 3 years;
3. For the 3rd appointed member, the term is 2 years; and
4. For the 4th appointed member, the term is one year.
Effective September 18, 1999, unless otherwise indicated.
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