2.__Definitions.__As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

A.__"Commission" means the Citizen Trade Policy Commission established in Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 79-A.

B.__"Trade agreement" means any agreement reached between the United States Government and any other country, countries or other international political entity or entities that proposes to regulate trade among the parties to the agreement.__"Trade agreement" includes, but is not limited to, the North American Free Trade Agreement, agreements with the World Trade Organization and the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas.

3.__Purposes.__The commission is established to assess and monitor the legal and economic impacts of trade agreements on state and local laws, working conditions and the business environment; to provide a mechanism for citizens and Legislators to voice their concerns and recommendations; and to make policy recommendations designed to protect Maine's jobs, business environment and laws from any negative impact of trade agreements.

4.__Membership.__The commission consists of the following 17 members:

A.__Three Senators representing at least 2 political parties, appointed by the President of the Senate;

B.__Three members of the House of Representatives representing at least 2 political parties, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

C.__The Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee;

D.__Four members of the public, appointed by the Governor as follows:

(1)__A small business person;

(2)__A small farmer;

(3)__An academic or other professional with expertise in international trade; and