Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §1002, sub-§1, ¶¶A and C, as repealed and replaced by IB 1995, c. 1, §1, are amended to read:

A. By March 31, 1997, and as needed after that date As needed after March 31, 1997, the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Senate Minority Leader, the Speaker of the House and the House Minority Leader shall jointly establish and publish a nomination period during which members of the public, groups and organizations may nominate qualified individuals to the Governor for appointment to the commission. The initial nomination period must close by May 1, 1997.

C. Two initial appointees are appointed for 1-year terms, two are appointed for 2-year terms and one is appointed for a 3-year term according to a random lot drawing under the supervision of the Secretary of State. Subsequent appointees Appointees are appointed to serve 4-year terms. A person may not serve more than 2 terms.

Sec. 2. 1 MRSA §1004, as amended by PL 1977, c. 252, §1, is further amended to read:

§1004. Meetings

The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House shall jointly call an organizational meeting of the commission within 10 days after the members have taken their oaths of office. Thereafter, the The commission shall meet on the call of the Secretary of State or of the Speaker of the House or the President of the Senate to perform the duties required of it or as specifically provided in this chapter. The commission shall also meet at other times at the call of the chairman chair or at the call of a majority of the members, provided all members are notified of the time, place and purpose of the meeting at least 24 hours in advance.

Sec. 3. 1 MRSA §1008, sub-§2, as amended by IB 1995, c. 1, §3, is further amended to read:

2. Election practices. To administer and investigate any violations of the requirements for campaign reports and campaign financing, including the provisions of the Maine Clean Election Act and the Maine Clean Election Fund, and to investigate and make findings of fact and opinion on the final determination of