Sec. 7. 5 MRSA §4566, sub-§6, as amended by PL 1991, c. 99, §3, is further amended to read:

6. Advisory groups. To create local or statewide advisory agencies and conciliation councils to aid in effectuating the purposes of this Act. The commission may study or may empower these agencies and councils to study the problems of discrimination in all or specific fields of human relationships when based on race or color, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, and foster good will among the groups and elements of the population of the State. Agencies and councils may make recommendations to the commission for the development of policies and procedures. Advisory agencies and conciliation councils created by the commission shall must be composed of representative citizens serving without pay, but with reimbursement for actual and necessary traveling expenses;

Sec. 8. 5 MRSA §4566, sub-§10, as amended by PL 1991, c. 99, §4, is further amended to read:

10. Publications. To publish results of investigations and research to promote good will and minimize or eliminate discrimination based on race or color, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry or national origin;

Sec. 9. 5 MRSA §4566, sub-§11, as amended by PL 1991, c. 99, §5, is further amended to read:

11. Reports. To report to the Legislature and the Governor at least once a year describing the investigations, proceedings and hearings the commission has conducted and the outcome and other work performed by the commission, and to make recommendations for further legislation or executive action concerning abuses and discrimination based on race or color, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, or other infringements on human rights or personal dignity; and

Sec. 10. 5 MRSA §4571, as amended by PL 1991, c. 99, §6, is further amended to read: