Maine § 966. - Terms of office
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 966. — Terms of office, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 966.. Terms of office
The terms of office for the designated and at-large members defined in section 965, subsections 2 and 3, are for 4 years, except for initial appointees. [PL 2001, c. 417, §7 (AMD).]
1. Initial terms of office. The initial terms of office shall apply to the initial designated and at-large appointees, as defined in section 965, subsections 2 and 3. The initial terms of office for these members shall be as follows:
A. One shall be appointed for one year; [PL 1983, c. 519, §6 (NEW).]
B. Two shall be appointed for 2 years; [PL 1983, c. 519, §6 (NEW).]
C. Two shall be appointed for 3 years; and [PL 1983, c. 519, §6 (NEW).]
D. One shall be appointed for one year. [PL 1983, c. 519, §6 (NEW).]
For purposes of determining eligibility for reappointment of the designated and at-large members, the initial appointments for one or 2 years, as described in paragraphs A and B, shall not be deemed to be full terms.
2. Limitation on terms; removal. Except for state members, a member of the authority shall serve no more than 2 full consecutive terms. Any member of the board may be removed by the Governor for cause.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 966.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 966. cover?
Section 966. ("Terms of office") 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.
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