CHAPTER 71

S.P. 52 - L.D. 129

Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and

Wildlife To Conduct a Programmatic Review within Certain

Areas of the Department

Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife manages the State's vast inland fish and wildlife resources that provide varied and unique outdoor opportunities and form the bedrock of Maine's economy; and

Whereas, it is widely recognized that periodic independent reviews of the department are essential to the effective and efficient operation of the department; and

Whereas, the department has not undergone an exhaustive departmentwide review in recent history; 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

Sec. 1. Contract for assessment of Division of Public Information and Education, Bureau of Warden Service, Bureau of Administrative Services and wildlife management program. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and