Sec. 7. Meetings. Resolved: That, in conducting its duties, the commission may meet at such times and locations as approved by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, except that at least 2 informational meetings of the commission must be held in York County; and be it further

Sec. 8. Staff assistance. Resolved: That, upon approval from the Legislative Council, the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis shall provide staffing services to the commission; and be it further

Sec. 9. Compensation. Resolved: That legislative members are entitled to receive the legislative per diem and reimbursement of necessary expenses for their attendance at authorized meetings of the commission. Public members not otherwise compensated by their employers or other entities whom they represent are entitled to receive reimbursement of necessary expenses and a per diem equal to the legislative per diem for their attendance at authorized meetings of the commission; and be it further

Sec. 10. Reporting date. Resolved: That the commission shall conclude its review and submit a report of its findings and recommendations, along with any suggested legislation, to the Legislature by November 15, 1999. If the commission finds it is unable to meet its reporting date, the chairs shall submit to the Legislative Council, in writing, a request for extension of the reporting date, the reasons an extension is requested and a proposed new reporting date prior to the reporting date. The Legislative Council may grant an extension. Upon the submission of its required report, the commission terminates; and be it further

Sec. 11. Commission budget. Resolved: That the chairs of the commission, with assistance from the commission staff, shall administer the commission's budget. Within 10 days after its first meeting, the commission shall present a work plan and proposed budget to the Legislative Council for its approval. The commission may not incur expenses that would result in the commission exceeding its approved budget.

Upon request from the commission, the Executive Director of the Legislative Council or the Executive Director's designee shall provide the commission chairs and staff with a status report on the study budget, expenditures incurred and paid and available funds.