Maine § 231. - Commission
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 231. — Commission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 231.. Commission
1. Commission. The New England and Eastern Canada Legislative Commission, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑K, subsection 11, and in this chapter called "the commission," consists of 8 members from Maine, together with the same number of members appointed according to the laws of each of the other member jurisdictions.
2. Membership. The members of the commission from Maine are the 4 Senators and the 4 members of the House of Representatives who are appointed to the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission pursuant to section 227.
3. Term. Each member of the commission from Maine holds office from the date of that member's appointment until the term of that member's election to the Legislature expires.
4. Compensation. Members of the commission from Maine are compensated in accordance with Title 5, chapter 379.
5. Chairs. The members of the commission from Maine shall, by majority vote, select the cochairs or chairs who shall, together with a cochair selected by the members of the commission from the other member jurisdictions, preside over the commission.
6. Meetings. The commission shall meet at such times and places as are mutually agreed upon by the cochairs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 231.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 231. cover?
Section 231. ("Commission") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 231.?
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