D. One member representing the Maine Municipal Association; and be it further

Sec. 3. Chairs. Resolved: That the first-named Senate member is the Senate chair of the task force and the first-named House of Representatives member is the House chair of the task force; and be it further

Sec. 4. Appointments; convening of task force. 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 once all appointments have been completed. Within 15 days after appointment of all members, the chairs shall call and convene the first meeting of the task force; and be it further

Sec. 5. Duties. Resolved: That the task force shall examine the following issues concerning retirement and health insurance benefits for state and municipal law enforcement officers and firefighters:

1. Review the differences in retirement benefits provided to state law enforcement officers and municipal law enforcement officers;

2. Develop options for providing parity in benefits and for increasing portability of benefits for law enforcement officers who move between state and municipal employment, including employment in the Office of the State Fire Marshal, or those who change municipal employers;

3. Review the differences among retirement and health insurance benefits provided to municipal law enforcement officers and firefighters in various municipalities and consider the advantages and disadvantages of creating a uniform retirement and health insurance benefit plan for municipal law enforcement officers and firefighters.

Sec. 6. Staff assistance. Resolved: That, upon approval of the Legislative Council, the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis shall provide necessary staffing services to the task force. The Maine State Retirement System shall provide technical assistance as requested by the task force; and be it further