CHAPTER 676
H.P. 1723 - L.D. 2211
An Act to Include a Woman Veteran on the Board of Trustees of the Maine Veterans' Homes
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 37-B MRSA §603, as amended by PL 1997, c. 455, §30, is further amended to read:
The administration of the homes is vested in the Board of Trustees of the Maine Veterans' Homes, as authorized by Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 34. The board consists of 10 11 members, one of whom must be the Director of the Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services, ex officio, who shall serve serves without term. The Governor shall appoint the remaining trustees, who must be honorably discharged war veterans. One member must be a woman. One member must be appointed from and represent each of the largest veterans' organizations, not exceeding 5, that are nationally chartered and have a department in Maine. The remaining members must be appointed at large and shall serve staggered 3-year terms. The membership must be distributed across the State so that 3 approximately 1/3 reside in the southern part of the State, 3 approximately 1/3 in the central part and 3 approximately 1/3 in the northern part. In the event of a vacancy, a successor must be appointed to complete the a member's unexpired term. Each trustee continues to hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified.
Sec. 2. 37-B MRSA §604, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 460, §3, is amended to read:
2. Meetings. The board shall meet at least 6 times annually. Five Six members shall constitute a quorum.
Effective July 25, 2002, unless otherwise indicated.
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