30-A §2302. Forms of regional councils
§2302. Forms of regional councils The Legislature recognizes councils of governments and regional planning commissions as forms of regional councils. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, […]
30-A §2303. Lead agency
§2303. Lead agency 1. Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall serve as the coordinator between regional councils and the State, shall administer state funds supporting regional council tasks and may provide technical assistance to regional councils as appropriate. [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §11 (AMD); […]
30-A §2304. Tax status
§2304. Tax status Regional councils established in accordance with this Title are tax-exempt institutions which are exempt only from income and sales taxes. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, […]
30-A §2305. Construction
§2305. Construction This subchapter must be liberally construed toward the end of enabling councils to implement municipal programs and services on behalf of member municipalities, while avoiding the creation of special districts or other legal or administrative entities to accomplish these purposes. Programs and services may include, but are not limited to, programs and services […]
30-A §2311. Establishment
§2311. Establishment The municipal officers of any 2 or more municipalities by appropriate action may enter into an agreement, between or among those municipalities, for the establishment of a regional council of governments. [PL 1995, c. 233, Pt. C, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). […]
30-A §2312. Contents of agreement
§2312. Contents of agreement The agreement must provide for representation, but at least 1/2 of the representatives of each member must be municipal officers. The agreement must specify the organization, the method of withdrawal, the method of terminating the agreement and the grounds for suspension of member municipalities. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, […]
30-A §2313. Powers and duties
§2313. Powers and duties 1. Powers. The council may: A. Study any governmental needs and opportunities common to 2 or more members of the council that it considers appropriate, including, but not limited to, matters affecting health, safety, welfare, education, economic conditions and regional development; [PL 2007, c. 215, §2 (AMD).] B. Promote […]
30-A §2314. Bylaws
§2314. Bylaws The council shall adopt bylaws designating the officers of the council and providing for the conduct of its business. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, […]
30-A §2315. Staff
§2315. Staff The council may employ any staff and consult and retain any experts that it considers necessary. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] […]
30-A §2316. Finances; annual report
§2316. Finances; annual report 1. Expenses. The legislative bodies of the member governments may appropriate funds under their home rule authority to meet the expenses of the council. Services of personnel, use of equipment and office space and other necessary services may be accepted from members as part of their financial support. [PL 1987, […]