Sec. 9. Compensation. Resolved: That the legislative members of the commission are entitled to receive the legislative per diem, as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2, and reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses related to their attendance at authorized meetings of the commission. Public members 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 of the commission; and be it further

Sec. 10. Consultation; reports. Resolved: That, when the commission has developed recommendations about an appropriate location and design for the monument honoring women veterans of Maine, but not later than January 2, 2006, the commission shall submit its initial report for review by the Capitol Planning Commission. A final report must be submitted to the Capitol Planning Commission by March 1, 2006. Upon submission of its required reports, the commission terminates; and be it further

Sec. 11. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following appropriations and allocations are made.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

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Initiative: Provides a base allocation to the Bureau of General Services in the event that outside sources of funding are received for the memorial.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2005-06 2006-07

All Other $500 $500

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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500