10. One physician, appointed by the Governor; and be it further

Sec. 3. Appointments. Resolved: That all appointments to the committee 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; and be it further

Sec. 4. Meetings. Resolved: That the Chair of the Legislative Council shall call and convene the first meeting of the committee within 15 days of the date that the last committee member is appointed; and be it further

Sec. 5. Chair. Resolved: That the members of the committee shall appoint a chair from among its members at the first meeting of the committee; and be it further

Sec. 6. Staff. Resolved: That upon the approval of the Legislative Council, the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis shall provide staff support to the committee; and be it further

Sec. 7. Compensation. Resolved: That the committee members who are Legislators are entitled to receive legislative per diem and expenses, as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2, for each day's attendance at meetings of the committee. The members of the committee who are neither employees of the State nor Legislators are entitled to a per diem and expenses equal to the legislative per diem and expenses; and be it further

Sec. 8. Duties. Resolved: That in order to advise the Legislature on establishing efficiencies in Maine's pharmaceutical markets, the committee shall:

1. Assess covered outpatient prescription drug prices throughout the State and compare the prices to those of other states and countries;

2. Create model discount and rebate agreements using existing pharmaceutical discount purchasing and assistance programs such as those offered through Medicaid, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, public health services and