Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §12004-I, sub-§35-C is enacted to read:

35-C. Maine Council Expenses 22 MRSA

Human Services on AgingOnly §5112-A

Sec. 2. 22 MRSA c. 1456 is enacted to read:

CHAPTER 1456

MAINE COUNCIL ON AGING

§5112-A.__Maine Council on Aging

1.__Council established.__The Maine Council on Aging, referred to in this chapter as the "council," is established under Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 35-C, as an independent advisory council.

2.__Elderly or older people defined.__For purposes of this chapter, "elderly" or "older people" has the same meaning as in section 5304, subsection 10.

3.__Executive director.__The Executive Director of the Maine Council on Aging serves as staff to the Maine Council on Aging.__ The executive director is appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Board of Directors of the Maine Council on Aging.__The executive director is subject to the Civil Service Law.

4.__Council membership.__The council consists of the following 15 members:

A.__Seven members appointed by the Governor;

B.__Four members appointed by the President of the Senate; and

C.__Four members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The members of the public appointed by the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives must be appointed for staggered terms not to exceed 2 years.

5.__Specific qualifications of members.__Members of the council must meet the following specifications.