Sec. 4. Appointments; convening of working group. 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 working group; and be it further

Sec. 5. Duties. Resolved: That the working group shall hold meetings at various locations in the State to be determined by the chairs. The working group shall develop a statewide strategic plan to address the suicide problem in the State. In conducting its study, the working group shall:

1. Establish a statewide preventative mentoring and buddy program to help troubled individuals;

2. Develop or strengthen statewide communications on the topic;

3. Develop a media plan; and

4. Establish a yearly conference; and be it further

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 working group; and be it further

Sec. 7. Compensation. Resolved: That the legislative members of the working group are entitled to receive the legislative per diem, as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2, and reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses related to their attendance at authorized meetings of the working group. Public members not otherwise compensated by their employers or other entities that they represent are entitled to receive reimbursement of necessary expenses and, upon a demonstration of financial hardship, a per diem equal to the legislative per diem for their attendance at authorized meetings of the working group; and be it further

Sec. 8. Report. Resolved: That, no later than December 7, 2005, the working group shall submit a report that includes its