| | |
| 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 January 5, | | 2002. 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. Budget. Resolved: That the chairs 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 approval. The commission may not incur | | expenses that would result in the commission's exceeding its | | approved budget. Upon request from the commission, the Executive | | Director of the Legislative Council shall promptly provide the | | commission chairs and staff with a status report on the | | commission's budget, expenditures incurred and paid and available | | funds. |
|
| | | This resolve establishes the Commission to Study Maine's | | Election Procedures and Voting Laws. The commission is charged | | with reviewing the laws governing election procedures and voting | | in this State, developing recommendations to improve those laws | | and reporting to the Second Regular Session of the 120th | | Legislature. |
|
|
