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PUBLIC LAWS OF MAINE
First Regular Session of the 120th

PART Z

     Sec. Z-1. 5 MRSA c. 316-B is enacted to read:

CHAPTER 316-B
SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINER ADVISORY BOARD

§3360-N.   Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Advisory Board established; membership

     1. Establishment and membership. The Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Advisory Board, referred to in this chapter as the "board," established under section 12004-J, subsection 13, is established within the Department of the Attorney General. The board consists of 13 members appointed by the Attorney General. Members must include the following:

     2. Terms of appointment. The term of each member of the board is 3 years. When a vacancy occurs prior to the expiration of a term, the appointment to fill that vacancy is for the balance of the unexpired term. Notwithstanding this subsection, the Attorney General may appoint initial members of the board for terms of fewer than 3 years to ensure staggered terms.

     3. Chair. The member to be appointed by the Attorney General pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph G shall act as the chair of the board.

     4. Meetings. The board may not meet more than once a month.

     5. Quorum. Five members of the board constitute a quorum.

§3360-O. Duties

     The board shall advise and assist the State in promoting and supporting the statewide creation, growth and sustainability of sexual assault forensic examiner programs. The board shall provide advice and assistance regarding training, technical assistance, standards and resources to the sexual assault forensic examiner programs.

§3360-P. Administration

     The Department of the Attorney General shall provide general administrative oversight for the board's policies and responsibilities. When appropriate, the Department of the Attorney General may employ personnel necessary to carry out the purposes of the board; lease, rent or acquire adequate equipment and facilities; accept federal funds or grants that are available to carry out or implement the board's objectives; and provide technical assistance and training to sexual assault forensic examiners.

     Sec. Z-2. 5 MRSA §12004-J, sub-§13 is enacted to read:

13. Criminal Justice

Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Advisory Board

Expenses Only

5 MRSA §3360-N

     Sec. Z-3. Appropriation. The following funds are appropriated from the General Fund to carry out the purposes of this Part.

2001-02 2002-03

ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Administration - Attorney General

Provides for the appropriation of funds effective March 1, 2002 to establish one Research Assistant position and related costs for the sexual assault forensic examiner program.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ____________ ____________
TOTAL $31,330 $85,740
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Administration - Public Safety

Appropriates funds for one Coordinator position and one half-time Clerk Typist III position to reflect a delayed start date of October 1, 2001 for the new violence against women initiative.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ____________ ____________
TOTAL 100,000 125,000

____________ ____________

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $131,330 $210,740

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