Whereas, this legislation establishes School Leadership District #1; and

Whereas, in order for the affected towns to have sufficient time to vote on and establish School Leadership District #1, it is imperative that this legislation take effect as soon as possible; and

Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. School Leadership District #1 established. There is established School Leadership District #1, referred to in this Act as "SLD #1."

Sec. 2. Composition of SLD #1. SLD #1 consists of the municipalities of East Millinocket, Medway and Millinocket, referred to in this Act as "the participating municipalities."

Sec. 3. Formation. SLD #1 becomes operational only upon an affirmative vote by a majority of the residents voting in each participating municipality.

Sec. 4. Period of operation. The period of operation of SLD #1 is from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2009 unless extended prior to June 30, 2009 by affirmative vote by a majority of the residents voting in each participating municipality.

Sec. 5. SLD #1 board. SLD #1 is governed by a board, referred to in this Act as "the board," as specified in this section.

1. Composition. The board consists of 15 members, 5 from each participating municipality's school board.

2. Quorum. A quorum exists when there are at least 9 members present, including the chair or vice-chair.

3. Voting. Each member is entitled to one vote. Any action of the board requires a consensus of those members present and voting. If consensus on an action can not be achieved after