2005 Maine Code - §929-A — Maine Economic Growth Council

      1. The Maine Economic Growth Council; establishment. The Maine Economic Growth Council, referred to in this section and section 929-B as "the council," is established to develop, maintain and evaluate a long-term economic plan for the State.[1993, c. 410, Pt. MMM, §1 (new).]
      2. Membership. The council consists of 19 members. The Governor, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives shall jointly appoint the following 18 members, 2 of whom shall serve as cochairs of the council:
   
A. Fourteen members having a broad range of expertise in areas including but not limited to: labor, environment, business, and education; and [1993, c. 410, Pt. MMM, §1 (new).]    
B. Four members of the Legislature with a demonstrated interest in economic development. [1993, c. 410, Pt. MMM, §1 (new).]

The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development or the commissioner's designee is a member of the council.
[1995, c. 688, §9 (amd).]
      3. Appointments. Members appointed to the council serve a 3-year term.[1997, c. 425, §1 (rpr).]
      4. Quorum. Ten members of the council constitute a quorum.[1993, c. 410, Pt. MMM, §1 (new).]
      5. Compensation. Members of the council are not entitled to compensation for their services, except for those members of the Legislature appointed to the council who receive the legislative per diem.[1993, c. 410, Pt. MMM, §1 (new).]

Section History:

PL 1993,  Ch. 410,   §MMM1 (NEW).
PL 1995,  Ch. 688,   §9 (AMD).
PL 1997,  Ch. 425,   §1 (AMD).