CONCEPT DRAFT

SUMMARY

This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. This bill seeks to reform county government by amending the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A to create a uniform structure for county governments. Elements of the bill would include:

1. Increasing the number of commissioners;

2. Making the commissioner districts uniform in size within the county;

3. Staggering the terms of the commissioners; and

4. Authorizing the commissioners to appoint the following:

A. The sheriff;

B. The register of deeds;

C. The register of probate;

D. The county treasurer; and

E. The Judge of Probate.