7. One member of the Lewiston City Council, appointed by the Speaker of the House upon the recommendation of the Lewiston City Council chair;

8. One member of the Auburn City Council, appointed by the President of the Senate upon the recommendation of the Auburn City Council chair;

9. One representative of the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce, appointed by the Speaker of the House upon the recommendation of the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce president;

10. One business owner from Lewiston, appointed by the President of the Senate upon the recommendation of the chair of the Lewiston City Council; and

11. One business owner from Auburn, appointed by the Speaker of the House upon the recommendation of the chair of the Auburn City Council.

All appointments must be made no later than 30 days following the effective date of this resolve. The appointing authorities shall notify the Executive Director of the Legislative Council upon making their appointments. The Executive Director of the Legislative Council shall contact appointing authorities who have not made their appointments as of the required date; and be it further

Sec. 3. Convening. Resolved: That the Chair of the Legislative Council shall call the commission together for its first meeting no later than 45 days after the effective date of this resolve. If the first meeting is not called within the assigned time, the Governor shall call the first meeting for a date no later than 10 days after the initially required date. It is not necessary for all members to be appointed in order for the commission to meet. A quorum consists of a majority of those appointed; and be it further

Sec. 4. Duties. Resolved: That the commission shall study economic development opportunities for the cities of Lewiston and Auburn. In examining these issues, the commission shall:

1. Assess the economic assets and liabilities unique to the cities of Lewiston and Auburn;