Sec. 6. Compensation. Resolved: That members who are Legislators are entitled to the legislative per diem, as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2, and reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred for their attendance at authorized meetings of the commission that occur on days the Legislature is not in session. Other members of the commission who are not otherwise compensated by their employers or other entities that they represent are entitled to receive reimbursement of necessary expenses and, upon a demonstration of financial hardship, a per diem equal to the legislative per diem for their attendance at authorized meetings. The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall use funds in the fish hatchery maintenance fund established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 7671-A to reimburse the Legislature for all costs incurred to pay the per diem and expenses of members of the commission who are Legislators and members who are not otherwise compensated by their employers or other entities that they represent and the costs to print the commission report; and be it further

Sec. 7. Report. Resolved: That the commission shall submit an interim report to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife no later than December 1, 2003 and a final report to that same committee no later than October 31, 2004; and be it further

Sec. 8. Extension. Resolved: That, if the commission requires a limited extension of time to complete its study and make its final report, it may apply to the Legislative Council, which may grant an extension; and be it further

Sec. 9. Commission budget. Resolved: That the chairs of the commission, with assistance from the commission staff, shall administer the commission's budget. Within 10 days after its first meeting, the commission shall present a work plan and proposed budget to the Legislative Council for its approval. The commission may not incur expenses that would result in the commission's exceeding its approved budget. Upon request from the commission, the Executive Director of the Legislative Council shall promptly provide the commission chairs and staff with a status report on the commission budget, expenditures incurred and paid and available funds.