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LR 374
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Director of the Legislative Council shall call and convene the
first meeting of the commission no later than 15 days after
appointments of all members. The commission may hold a total of
6 meetings, one of which may be a public hearing; and be it
further

 
Sec. 4. Duties. Resolved: That the commission shall invite the
participation of experts and interested parties, gather
information and request necessary data from public and private
entities to examine and recommend any changes to current laws
governing the sentencing, registration, release and placement
of sex offenders.

 
In conducting its study, the commission shall:

 
1. Define and establish minimum standards for notification
and guidelines concerning notification of sex offenders to the
public;

 
2. Examine matters concerning the management of offenders,
including the risk assessment that is currently used to assess
offenders upon release, the necessity of prerelease discharge
plans and the benefits of treatment while in corrections
facilities; and

 
3. Examine issues regarding registration, including the
current time period allowed offenders before they must
register with local law enforcement agencies.

 
The commission's study may include any other issues the
commission determines appropriate; and be it further

 
Sec. 5. Staff assistance. Resolved: That upon approval of the
Legislative Council, the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis
shall provide necessary staffing services to the commission;
and be it further

 
Sec. 6. Compensation. Resolved: That the members of the commission
who are Legislators are entitled to the legislative per diem,
as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2,
and reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred for their
attendance at authorized meetings of the commission. Other
members of the commission who are not otherwise compensated by
their employers or other entities that they represent are
entitled to receive reimbursement of necessary expenses
incurred for their attendance at authorized meetings; and be
it further

 
Sec. 7. Funding. Resolved: That the commission may seek and accept
outside funds to advance its work. Prompt notice of
solicitation and acceptance of funds must be sent to the


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