2005 Maine Code - §604 — Conduct of board business

      1. Fiscal year. The board shall adhere to the same fiscal year as the State.[1983, c. 460, §3 (new).]
      2. Meetings. The board shall meet at least 6 times annually. Six members constitute a quorum.[2001, c. 676, §2 (and).]
      3. Selection of officers. At its first annual meeting, which shall be held in July each year, the board shall elect a chairman and secretary for that fiscal year.[1983, c. 460, §3 (new).]
      4. Special meetings. Special meetings may be called by agreement of a majority of the trustees.[1983, c. 460, §3 (new).]
      5. Appointment of administrator. The board shall appoint an administrator in accordance with section 606.[1983, c. 460, §3 (new).]
      6. Other funds. The board may apply for and receive any grants-in-aid for which the State or the home may be eligible.[1983, c. 460, §3 (new).]
      7. Rules. The board shall adopt rules necessary to administer the home, to establish just charges for the maintenance of members and to oversee the operation of the home. In adopting rules, the board shall seek comments and information from home staff, members, members' families and other relevant sources, but the Maine Administrative Procedure Act provisions regarding rulemaking, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II, shall not apply.[1983, c. 460, §3 (new).]
      8. Assistance. Every department and agency of the State, when requested, may furnish such assistance, counsel or advice as the board may require in the discharge of its duties.[1987, c. 11, §2 (new).]

Section History:

PL 1983,  Ch. 460,   §3 (NEW).
PL 1987,  Ch. 11,   §2 (AMD).
PL 2001,  Ch. 676,   §2 (AMD).