This bill amends the membership of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission by increasing the number of members from 9 to 13, with the Governor appointing the additional members. The bill also adds qualifications to be considered by the Governor and boards of county commissioners when appointing members to the commission and provides a membership term limit of 2 consecutive 4-year terms. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to include information about the members of the commission in its annual report on board appointments, including information on the date of expiration of the term of each member and the authority responsible for appointments or reappointments.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 870, HP 556: 12.683, 12.684