| Sec. 9. Budget. Resolved: That the chairs of the panel, with |
| assistance from the panel staff, shall administer the panel's |
| budget. Within 10 days after its first meeting, the panel shall |
| present a work plan and proposed budget to the Legislative |
| Council for approval. The panel may not incur expenses that |
| would result in the panel exceeding its approved budget. Upon |
| request from the panel, the Executive Director of the Legislative |
| Council shall promptly provide the panel chairs and staff with a |
| status report on the panel's budget, expenditures incurred and |
| paid and available funds. |