Sec. 9. Extension. Resolved: That, if the committee requires a limited extension of time to complete its study and make its report, it may apply to the Legislative Council, which may grant an extension; and be it further

Sec. 10. Funding. Resolved: That the committee shall seek outside funds to fully fund all costs of the committee. If sufficient outside funding has not been received by August 15, 2005 to fully fund all costs of the committee, no meetings are authorized and no expense of any kind may be incurred or reimbursed. Contributions to support the work of the committee may not be accepted from any party having a pecuniary or other vested interest in the outcome of the matters being studied. Any person, other than a state agency, desiring to make a financial or in-kind contribution must certify to the Legislative Council that it has no pecuniary or other vested interest in the outcome of the study. The certification must be made in the manner prescribed by the Legislative Council. All contributions are subject to approval by the Legislative Council. All funds accepted must be forwarded to the Executive Director of the Legislative Council along with an accounting record that includes the amount of funds, the date the funds were received, from whom the funds were received and the purpose of and any limitation on the use of those funds. The Executive Director of the Legislative Council administers any funds received by the committee. The executive director shall notify the chair of the committee when sufficient funding has been received; and be it further

Sec. 11. Committee budget. Resolved: That the chair of the committee, with assistance from the committee staff, shall administer the committee's budget. Within 10 days after its first meeting, the committee shall present a work plan and proposed budget to the Legislative Council for its approval. The committee may not incur expenses that would result in the committee's exceeding its approved budget. Upon request from the committee, the Executive Director of the Legislative Council shall promptly provide the committee chair and staff with a status report on the committee budget, expenditures incurred and paid and available funds; and be it further

Sec. 12. Maine Emergency Medical Services Memorial; space reserved. Resolved: That space must be reserved for the Maine Emergency Medical Services Memorial in the area of the State House grounds adjacent to the 2 existing memorials for firefighters and law enforcement personnel.