Sec. 4. Appointments; meetings. Resolved: That all appointments 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. When the appointment of all members is complete, the Chair of the Legislative Council shall call and convene the first meeting of the commission no later than 30 days after all appointments have been made; and be it further

Sec. 5. Duties. Resolved: That the commission shall review the State's current privacy laws and conduct a comprehensive study on privacy laws nationwide, including the laws and policies of the Federal Government. Additionally, the commission shall consult with the InforME Board to examine the policy and practices relating to internet privacy that the board has incorporated in its work; and be it further

Sec. 6. Staff assistance. Resolved: That the commission may request staffing and clerical assistance from the Legislative Council; and be it further

Sec. 7. Reimbursement. Resolved: That the commission members are entitled to receive the legislative per diem, as defined by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2, and reimbursement of necessary expenses for their attendance at authorized meetings of the commission. The Executive Director of the Legislative Council shall administer the commission's budget; and be it further

Sec. 8. Report. Resolved: That the commission shall submit its report, together with any necessary implementing legislation, to the Second Regular Session of the 120th Legislature no later than November 2, 2001. If the commission requires a limited extension of time to conclude its work, it may apply to the Legislative Council, which may grant the extension; and be it further

Sec. 9. Commission budget. The chair 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 committee's 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 chair and staff with a

status report on the commission's budget, expenditures incurred and paid and available funds.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.

SUMMARY

This resolve establishes the Commission to Study Privacy Laws. The commission shall review privacy laws nationwide and consult with the InforME Board regarding current policy and practices involving internet use.