F. One representative of the Maine Sheriffs' Association.

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court is invited to designate a judge or a justice to serve on the commission as a member; and be it further

Sec. 3. Appointments; chairs; meetings. 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 the appointments have been completed. The Senate member is the Senate chair and the first-named House of Representatives member is the House chair. The chairs 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 4 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