Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §13032, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 875, Pt. L, §§2 and 4, is amended to read:

§13032. Maine Small Business Commission established

The Maine Small Business Commission is established as an independent commission within the department to evaluate and coordinate small business and entrepreneurial programs, contract with the administrative unit and exercise other powers and responsibilities as provided in this chapter.

Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §13033, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 875, Pt. L, §§2 and 4, is amended to read:

§13033. Membership

The commission consists of 3 7 members: the State Auditor, the Chief Executive Officer of the Finance Authority of Maine and; the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development; the District Director of the United States Small Business Administration's Maine District Office; and a designee from the administrative unit and 3 public members with expertise and knowledge in small business and entrepreneurship, appointed by the commissioner.

Sec. 3. 5 MRSA §13034, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 875, Pt. L, §§2 and 4, is amended to read:

§13034. Powers of commission

The commission has the power to:

1. Negotiate and approve contract. Negotiate, approve and enforce the contract with the administrative unit by which state funds are provided by the administrative unit to the small business development centers throughout the State. Approval of the contract requires the approval of at least 2 4 members of the commission;

2. Evaluate small business programs. Evaluate the and make recommendations to coordinate small business and entrepreneurial programs statewide, including those administered or overseen by the department;

3. Issue reports and recommendations. Issue reports and recommendations to the commissioner, the Governor and the Legislature in regard to programs that support or promote small business assistance programs and entrepreneurship; and