CHAPTER 701
H.P. 464 - L.D. 634
An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine-Canada Trade Ombudsman
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §262, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 643, §1 and affected by §3, is amended to read:
§262. Appointment; term; compensation
The Governor shall appoint an ombudsman to head the Office of the Maine-Canada Trade Ombudsman, who is referred to in this chapter as the "ombudsman," subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters and confirmation by the Senate. The ombudsman must be chosen without reference to party affiliation and solely on the ground of professional competence to perform the duties of that office. The ombudsman appointed in 2003 holds office until January 1, 2005. Thereafter, the ombudsman holds office for a term of 4 years. An ombudsman may be reappointed. The compensation of the ombudsman is fixed by the Governor.
Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Administration - Executive -
Governor's Office
Initiative: Provides funds for the Maine-Canada Trade Ombudsman as established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 12-A.
General Fund 2003-04 2004-05
Personal Services $0 $45,000
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General Fund Total $0 $45,000
Effective July 30, 2004, unless otherwise indicated.
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