Sec. 8. Compensation. Resolved: That members of the task force are entitled to receive the legislative per diem and reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses related to their attendance at authorized meetings of the task force. Public members not otherwise compensated by their employers or other entities that they represent are entitled to receive reimbursement of necessary expenses for their attendance at authorized meetings of the task force; and be it further

Sec. 9. Report. Resolved: That the task force shall submit a report that includes its findings and recommendations, to the Legislative Council by November 6, 2002; and be it further

Sec. 10. Extension. Resolved: That, if the task force requires a limited extension of time to complete its study and make its report, it may apply to the Legislative Council, which may grant an extension. Upon submission of its required report, the task force terminates; and be it further

Sec. 11. Budget. Resolved: That the chairs of the task force, with assistance from the task force staff, shall administer the task force's budget. Within 10 days after its first meeting, the task force shall present a work plan and proposed budget to the Legislative Council for approval. The task force may not incur expenses that would result in the task force's exceeding its approved budget. Upon request from the task force, the Executive Director of the Legislative Council or the executive director's designee shall promptly provide the task force chairs and staff with a status report on the task force's budget, expenditures incurred and paid and available funds; and be it further

Sec. 12. Funding. Resolved: That, notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 7103, the State Controller shall transfer $6,260 from the Railroad Preservation and Assistance Fund under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 7103 to the Legislature to fund the task force. These funds must be used for all costs incurred to pay the per diem and expenses of members of the task force who are Legislators and members who are not otherwise compensated by their employers or other entities that they represent, the costs to print the task force report and other related costs; and be it further

Sec. 13. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following appropriations and allocations are made.