CHAPTER 160
H.P. 857 - L.D. 1160
An Act To Amend the Membership of the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this Act expands membership of the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission to provide a broader representation of emergency service organizations and Legislators on the commission; and
Whereas, it is urgent that the expanded membership of the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission be effective immediately in order to better fulfill pressing responsibilities related to homeland security and other duties of the commission; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §3371, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. AAAA, §1, is amended to read:
2. Membership. The commission consists of 21 23 members appointed as follows:
A. Two members of the Senate who sit on the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over fire protection matters, appointed by the President of the Senate;
B. Three members of the House of Representatives who sit on the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over fire protection matters, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
C. The State Fire Marshal or the fire marshal's designee;
D. The Supervisor of the Forest Fire Control Division of the Maine Forest Service or the supervisor's designee;
E. The Director of the Bureau of Labor Standards or the director's designee;
E-1. The Director of Maine Emergency Medical Services or the director's designee;
E-2. The Director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency or the director's designee;
F. One municipal fire chief who is a full-time fire chief and a member of the Maine Fire Chiefs Association, appointed by the Governor;
G. One municipal fire chief who is a volunteer fire chief and a member of the Maine Fire Chiefs Association, appointed by the Governor;
H. One municipal fire chief who is paid on call and a member of the Maine Fire Chiefs Association, appointed by the Governor;
I. Six firefighters appointed as follows:
(1) Two career firefighters who are members of the Professional Fire Fighters of Maine, appointed by the Governor;
(2) Two call firefighters who are members of the Maine State Federation of Fire Fighters, appointed by the Governor; and
(3) Two volunteer firefighters who are members of the Maine State Federation of Fire Fighters, appointed by the Governor;
J. The administrator of the Maine Fire Training and Education Program within the Maine Technical College System, or the administrator's designee; and
K. Three persons appointed by the Governor, including:
(1) One member representing the Governor's office;
(2) One public member; and
(3) One member representing the insurance industry.
The Governor shall request a list of names from the organizations covered under paragraphs F to I from which to make appointments.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.
Effective May 14, 2003.
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