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LR 2051
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later than January 1st of every even-numbered year thereafter, the
commission shall submit to the Legislature a report of the
commission. The report must contain:

 
A. A description of the commission's activities;

 
B. The recommendations of the commission for all regular
and special sessions of the next Legislature concerning:

 
(1) Compensation of Legislators and representatives of
Indian tribes, including, but not limited to, all
payments for: salaries, meals, housing, travel, mileage
and all other expenses and allowances; additional
service as President of the Senate, as Speaker of the
House or as a member of leadership; and for constituent
services; and

 
(2) Compensation for the Attorney General, the
Secretary of State, the Treasurer of State and the
State Auditor;

 
C. The reasons for its recommendations;

 
D. Drafts of any legislation required to implement its
recommendations; and

 
E. Any other material and recommendations that commission
members may wish to submit.

 
Before reporting as required in this subsection and subsequent to
giving public notice, the commission shall hold a public hearing
on the report. Subsequent to reporting, the commission shall
meet, if requested, with the Governor, the Legislative Council
and legislative committees to discuss the report.

 
3. Appointments; meetings. The 4 appointments by the
presiding officers must be made no later than 15 days following
September 19, 1997. The Executive Director of the Legislative
Council must be notified by the presiding officers once the
selections have appointment of the initial 4 members has been
made. Within 15 days of the appointment of the initial 4
members, the Chair of the Legislative Council shall call and
convene the first meeting of the commission.

 
4. Staff assistance. The commission shall request staff
assistance from the Legislative Council.

 
5.__Legislation.__The commission may submit legislation
required to implement its recommendations.


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